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Reginald Paul BLUNDEN

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Date of birth22 March 1897
Date of death27 August 1918
Mothers nameSarah
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameGeorge William Blunden
SiblingsJohn Herbert , Jessie , , ,
Children, , , ,
Cause of deathDied of wounds
Buried whereBagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt. VI U. 16.
Places of relevance, , , ,
Last known residenceTaumataratahi, Waitotara.
AwardsBritish War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of birthKimbolton, Manawatu NZ
OccupationFarm Hand
Place of deathFrance
Date of arrival overseas08 December 1917
Theatres of warWestern Front 1918
SurnameBLUNDEN
War memorialLevin, Weraroa Peace Gates
Christian namesReginald Paul
Place of arrival overseasLiverpool, England
WarsWW1
Service number59591
ReligionP Brethren
Final rankPrivate
Regiment or service1st Bn Canterbury Regiment NZEF 12th Coy
Embarkation date13 October 1917
User reference2.228

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Last Employer: F Lifferton.

Declared Age: 20 years.

Height: 5'10".

Weight: 150lb.

Chest: 34"-37".

Complexion: Fair.

Eyes: Blue.

Hair: Light Brown.

Previous Military History: 2nd (NNC) Mounted Rifles.

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