| Date of birth | 9 October 1885 |
| Date of death | 07 September 1918 |
| Mothers name | Mary |
| Spouses name | Unmarried |
| Fathers name | John Sammett |
| Siblings | , , , , |
| Children | , , , , |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds received in action |
| Buried where | Bancourt British Cemetery. II. J. 16 |
| Places of relevance | , , , , |
| Last known residence | Box 46, Shannon. |
| Awards | British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Place of birth | Libau, Russia |
| Place of death | Dardanelles |
| Date of arrival overseas | 28 March 1917 |
| Theatres of war | Western Europe 1917, 1918 |
| Place of embarkation | Wellington |
| Surname | SAMMETT |
| War memorial | Shannon |
| Place enlisted | Palmerston North |
| Christian names | John |
| Place of arrival overseas | Devonport, England |
| Wars | WW 1 |
| Service number | 37890 |
| Religion | Presbyterian. |
| Date enlisted | 11 October 1916 |
| Final rank | Private-Lance Corporal |
| Regiment or service | 2nd Bn Canterbury Regiment NZEF |
| Embarkation date | 19 January 1917 |
| User reference | 7.25 |
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.
Any use of this item must be accompanied by the credit “Adopt an Anzac Project”