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John SAMMETT

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Date of birth9 October 1885
Date of death07 September 1918
Mothers nameMary
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameJohn Sammett
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Cause of deathDied of wounds received in action
Buried whereBancourt British Cemetery. II. J. 16
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Last known residenceBox 46, Shannon.
AwardsBritish War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of birthLibau, Russia
Place of deathDardanelles
Date of arrival overseas28 March 1917
Theatres of warWestern Europe 1917, 1918
Place of embarkationWellington
SurnameSAMMETT
War memorialShannon
Place enlistedPalmerston North
Christian namesJohn
Place of arrival overseasDevonport, England
WarsWW 1
Service number37890
ReligionPresbyterian.
Date enlisted11 October 1916
Final rankPrivate-Lance Corporal
Regiment or service2nd Bn Canterbury Regiment NZEF
Embarkation date19 January 1917
User reference7.25

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Declared age on enlistment: 31 years.

Length of time in NZ: 11 years.

NOK: Mrs Charles Rowley, cousin, PO Box 46, Shannon + Picaddilly Tea Rooms, The Square, Palmerston North or Mr James Hallam (friend), Stout St, Shannon or Mrs E Pyne (friend) 1029 Konini St, Hastings.

Medals sent to Mr J Hallam, Plaque & Scroll & handed over to Mrs E Pyne.

Marks: Tattoo marks, a horseshoe & hands on right forearm.

Weight: 162lb. Chest: 30"-37". Hair: Light Brown. Eyes: Blue. Height: 5'7". Complexion: Fair.

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