NOK: Alice Bassett, (wife), Weber, Dannevirke.
Last Employer: F Bassett, Weber via Dannevirke, Hawkes Bay.
No previous Military Training.
Age: 29 years. Height: 5’9”.
Weight: 170lbs. Chest: 35” – 39”.
Complexion: Dark.
Eyes: Brown. Hair: Black.
Promoted to Lance Corporal 4 June 1916.
Thankyou to Edmund's grand-daughter Ann for the photos and extra family information.
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| Date of birth: | 22 June 1886 |
| Date of death: | 23 November 1917 |
| Place of birth: | Bunnythorpe, Manawatu, New Zealand |
| Awards: | British War Medal, Military Medal |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Last known residence: | Weber via Dannevirke, Hawkes Bay. |
| Cause of death: | Died of wounds |
| Place of death: | Belgium |
| Buried where: | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West Vl. XXVII.BB.15A |
| Marriage date: | 22 December 1909 |
| Place of marriage: | Palmerston North |
| Spouses name: | Alice Elizabeth (nee Layzell) m 22 December 1909, Palmerston North, NZ |
| Spouses date of birth: | abt 1873 |
| Spouses date of death: | 23 August 1966 |
| Children: | Edmund Francis (Dannevirke 05 March 1911-), William (Weber 11 September 1912-), James Clarence (Dannevirke 21 June 1913-), , and |
| Fathers name: | Francis Bassett |
| Mothers name: | Sarah (née Parkins) |
| Parents date of marriage: | 12 January 1875 |
| Siblings: | Mary, Frank, Bill, Annie, and Sarah |
| Parents place of marriage: | New Zealand |
| Date of arrival overseas: | 13 March 1916 |
| Theatres of war: | Western Front |
| Place of embarkation: | On HMNZT 42 "Ulimaroa" |
| Surname: | BASSETT |
| War memorial: | Ohau School Roll of Honour |
| Place enlisted: | Trentham |
| Christian names: | Edmund |
| Place of arrival overseas: | Suez |
| Wars: | WW1 |
| Service number: | 25/162 |
| Religion: | Plymouth Bretheren |
| Date enlisted: | 10 October 1915 |
| Final rank: | Sergeant |
| Regiment or service: | "B" Coy 3rd Battalion, 3rd NZ Rifle Brigade |
| Embarkation date: | 05 February 1916 |
| User reference: | 12.178 |
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