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Percival John RAWLINSON

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Date of birth10 April 1896
Date of death18 October 1917
Mothers nameEmma
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameCharles William
Fathers date of death1906
SiblingsEdith Helen (b 1892), Ethel Louisa (b 1894), George Peel (b 1896), Florence May (b 1901), Albert Edward (b 1904)
Cause of deathWounds received in action
Buried whereNine Elms British Cemetery. VI.C.10
Last known residenceEast Tamaki
AwardsBritish War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of birthAuckland
OccupationFarmer
Place of deathNo 3 Australian CCS In the field
Date of arrival overseas18 February 1916
Theatres of warWestern European
Place of embarkationWellington
SurnameRAWLINSON
War memorialWeraroa Peace Gate
Christian namesPercival John
Place of arrival overseasDevonport, England
SchoolTokatoka
WarsWW1
Service number30857
ReligionC of E
Date enlisted22 August 1916
Final rankPrivate
Regiment or service1st Bn Auckland Regiment 20th Reinforcements NZEF
Embarkation date07 December 1916
User reference9.242

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NOK: Mother, Matakohe, via Helensville.

Last Employer: VA McArdle, East Tamaki, Auckland

Hair: Fair. Weight: 133lbs.

Eyes: Blue. Height: 5'5"

Complexion: Fair

Registered for compulsory Military Training at Levin

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