Rifleman
William Matthew Faulls
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of Bridget Mary Faulls, of 31, Walters Rd., Marshlands, North Canterbury.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Biographical Notes:
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Kay Faulls
Relationship to casualty: Great Neice
Uncle Bill was killed in action in the Somme, 15/09/16. He has no known grave but is remembered on the memorial wall. He was my father's uncle - my father was also William Mathew Faulls. Uncle B... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Submitted by: Kay Faulls
Relationship to casualty: Great Niece
I visited my great uncles grave at the Somme in September 2017. He has no grave but is remembered on the wall. He was only 21 when he died and his mother Bridget never got over his death. He was enga... Read MoreCasualty
Service Number:
26/174
Name:
William Matthew Faulls Rank:
Rifleman
Date of Birth:
10 March 1896
Place of Birth:
Richmond, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Education:
Religion:
Roman Catholic Date of Enlistment:
11 October 1915
Locality on Enlistment:
Walters Road, Marshland
Place of Enlistment:
Trentham, Wellington, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Farm Labourer Employer:
C G Dalgetty, Marshland Unit:
3 New Zealand (Rifle) Brigade, 4 Battalion, C Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
15 September 1916
Day of Death:
Friday
Age at Death:
21
Conflict:
WW1