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Henry O'Bernie FURLONG

Kete Horowhenua2020-03-23T16:50:34+00:00
Date of birth08 July 1875
Date of death16 September 1918
Mothers nameMary Ann (née Martin)
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameCharles BJ Furlong
SiblingsCharles James Malcolm , Amy, Arthur
Cause of deathIllness
Buried whereTiro Tiro Rd Cemetery, Levin. Block 39, Plot 42
Last known residencePO, Masterton
Awards(Boer War - Rhodesia Medal); British War Medal; Victory Medal
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
OccupationFlax Mill Hand, Wool-classer.
Date of arrival overseas2 October 1917
Theatres of warWestern Front 1917
Place of embarkationWellington
SurnameFURLONG
War memorialFoxton
Place enlistedMasterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Christian namesHenry O'Bernie
Place of arrival overseasGlasgow, Scotland
SchoolFeatherston Jan 1881 - 10 March 1886 & 24 January 1888 - 30 August 1888 then to work
WarsBoer War; WW 1
Service numberSA 2244; WW 1 55714
ReligionChurch of England
Date enlisted25 May 1917
Final rankPrivate
Regiment or serviceNZ Division Employment Co
Embarkation date15 August 1917
User reference0.306

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Hair: Dark Complexion: Dark

Height: 5'9" Eyes: Hazel

Declared age: 41 years

Weight: 147lb Chest: 35½" - 38½"

Last Employer: McClarren, Hinekura

NOK: CJM Furlong (brother), 87 Rangitikei St, Palmerston North

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