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Declared age on enlistment: 31 years.

Length of time in NZ: 11 years.

NOK: Mrs Charles Rowley, cousin, PO Box 46, Shannon + Picaddilly Tea Rooms, The Square, Palmerston North or Mr James Hallam (friend), Stout St, Shannon or Mrs E Pyne (friend) 1029 Konini St, Hastings.

Medals sent to Mr J Hallam, Plaque & Scroll & handed over to Mrs E Pyne.

Marks: Tattoo marks, a horseshoe & hands on right forearm.

Weight: 162lb. Chest: 30"-37". Hair: Light Brown. Eyes: Blue. Height: 5'7". Complexion: Fair.

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Date of birth:9 October 1885
Date of death:07 September 1918
Place of birth:Libau, Russia
Awards:British War Medal, Victory Medal
Last known residence:Box 46, Shannon.
Cause of death:Died of wounds received in action
Place of death:Dardanelles
Buried where:Bancourt British Cemetery. II. J. 16
Spouses name:Unmarried
Fathers name:John Sammett
Mothers name:Mary
Date of arrival overseas:28 March 1917
Theatres of war:Western Europe 1917, 1918
Place of embarkation:Wellington
Surname:SAMMETT
War memorial:Shannon
Place enlisted:Palmerston North
Christian names:John
Place of arrival overseas:Devonport, England
Wars:WW 1
Service number:37890
Religion:Presbyterian.
Date enlisted:11 October 1916
Final rank:Private-Lance Corporal
Regiment or service:2nd Bn Canterbury Regiment NZEF
Embarkation date:19 January 1917
User reference:7.25
 
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