Wilfrid William James MITCHELL

Topic: Wilfrid William James MITCHELL

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Declared Age: 21 years.

Height: 5'7". Weight: 130lb.

Hair: Dark Brown. Eyes: Brown.

Complexion: Dark.

NOK: Mr John Mitchell (father), Drimintoran, Shannon.

Previous Military Training: 6th Manawatu Squadron.

Legal NOK: Mr Kenneth Mitchell, East Rd, Shannon.

Probate: Will at Archives NZ, Wellington.

Thank you to John Mitchell in Tasmania for sending the family photo

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Date of birth:	11September 1895
Date of death:	16 February 1919
Place of birth:	Wellington
Awards:	British War Medal, Victory Medal
Occupation:	Farmer at Shannon
Last known residence:	Shannon
Cause of death:	Pneumonia
Place of death:	France/Germany
Buried where:	Cologne Southern Cemetery. 11.C. 19
Spouses name:	Unmarried
Fathers name:	John Mitchell
Fathers date of death:	1919 buried at Shannon
Mothers name:	Ann
Mothers date of death:	1919 buried at Shannon
Siblings:	John Allan (b 1893) and 4 other boys
Date of arrival overseas:	24 September 1917
Theatres of war:	France
Place of embarkation:	on HMNZT 89
Surname:	MITCHELL
War memorial:	Shannon
Place enlisted:	Levin
Christian names:	Wilfrid William James
Place of arrival overseas:	Plymouth, England
School:	Shannon 27 April 1901 - 17 December 1908; High School, Palmerston North 1909-1910
Wars:	WW1
Service number:	50221
Religion:	Presbyterian
Date enlisted:	24 January 1917
Final rank:	Private/Gunner
Regiment or service:	5th Bty (2nd Bde) NZ Field Artillery 28th Reinforcements
Embarkation date:	14 July 1917
User reference:	7.22