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William Stud BOVEY

Kete Horowhenua2020-03-23T16:52:10+00:00
Date of birth08 March 1872
Date of death12 October 1917
Mothers nameElizabeth Stud (née Greaves) known as Lizzy
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameJohn Bovey
SiblingsGeorge of 151 Waimia St, Edward (Nelson), John Robert (Levin), ,
Children, , , ,
Cause of deathKilled in action
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Last known residenceMako Mako Rd, Levin
AwardsBritish War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of birthStoke, Nelson, New Zealand
OccupationGardener/Labourer
Place of deathIn the Field, Belgium
Date of arrival overseas20 July 1917
Theatres of warWestern Europe
Place of embarkationon HMS Tofua
SurnameBOVEY
War memorialWeraroa Peace Gates, Levin
Place enlistedLevin
Christian namesWilliam Stud
Place of arrival overseasDevonport, England
Overseas memorialTyne Cot Memorial, NZ Apse Panel 2
WarsWW1
Service number45974
ReligionChurch of England
Date enlisted05 January 1917
Final rankPrivate
Regiment or service1st Bn Canterbury Regt NZEF
Embarkation date26 April 1917
User reference2.271

Image of William Stud BOVEY

Previous Military History: Boer War.

Weight: 161lb. Chest: 34½"-37½”.

Height: 5’11” Hair: Brown.

Complexion: Fair. Eyes: Grey.

Last Employer: Experimental Farm, Levin

Probate: Archives NZ Wellington

NOK: JR Bovey (brother) Levin.

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