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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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George Douglas MERCER


Date of birth:8 January 1912
Date of death:15 May 1944
Place of birth:New Zealand
Awards:1939-45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-45, NZ War Service Medal
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
Fathers name:George M Mercer
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
 
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