George Douglas was an only child. Was a great cricketer and had only been in Italy a week before being killed. (Information from Tim Newton, Shannon)
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| Date of birth: | 8 January 1912 |
| Occupation: | Electrical Linesman, Public Works Dept, Hastings. |
| Last known residence: | c/o Public Works Dept, Fernhill, Hawkes Bay. |
| Cause of death: | Died of wounds |
| Place of death: | Italy |
| Buried where: | Cassino Military Cemetery. Plot VI. Row C. Grave 7 |
| Spouses name: | Unmarried |
| Date of death: | 15 May 1944 |
| Fathers name: | George M Mercer |
| Place of birth: | New Zealand |
| Mothers name: | Hilda (née Ible) |
| Theatres of war: | Middle East, Italy |
| Surname: | MERCER |
| War memorial: | Shannon |
| Place enlisted: | Hastings |
| Christian names: | George Douglas |
| School: | Shannon |
| Wars: | WW 11 |
| Service number: | 408555 |
| Date enlisted: | 20 February 1941 |
| Final rank: | Private |
| Regiment or service: | 25th Bn NZ Infantry |
| User reference: | 7.15 |
| Awards: | 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal |
