Edmund BASSETT

Topic: Edmund BASSETT

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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
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
Date of death:	23 November 1917
Spouses date of death:	23 August 1966
Children:	Edmund Francis (Dannevirke 05 March 1911-), William (Weber 11 September 1912-), and James Clarence (Dannevirke 21 June 1913-)
Fathers name:	Francis Bassett
Place of birth:	Bunnythorpe, Manawatu, New Zealand
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
Awards:	British War Medal, Military Medal