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William Leo BRYANT

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Date of birth18 July 1896
Date of death16 June 1917
Mothers nameJosephine Marian (née Bassett)
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameWilliam James Bryant
SiblingsFrancis Sutton Bassett , John Norman , , ,
Children, , , ,
Cause of deathWounds received in action
Buried whereTrois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwick, France. I.1 Row R, Grave 7
Places of relevance, , , ,
Last known residenceNorth Manakau, Levin
AwardsBritish War Medal, Victory
Place of birthOhariu Valley, Wellington, New Zealand
OccupationFarmer
Place of deathFrance
Date of arrival overseas29 January 1917
Theatres of warWestern Front
Place of embarkationWellington on TS "Tahiti"
SurnameBRYANT
War memorialManakau
Place enlistedTrentham
Christian namesWilliam Leo
Place of arrival overseasDevonport, England
SchoolOhariu
WarsWW1
Service number31802
ReligionRoman Catholic
Date enlisted24 July 1916
Final rankRifleman
Regiment or service4th Bn NZ Rifle Brigade
Embarkation date15 November 1916
User reference3.269

Image of William Leo BRYANT

NOK: WJ Bryant (father)

Last Employer: WJ Bryant, Manakau.

Declared age: 20 years. Height: 5’10”.

Weight: 157lb. Chest: 33”-37”.

Complexion: Fair.

Eyes: Grey-Blue. Hair: Fair.

William began his service on 24 July 1916 in H Coy 19th Reinforcements.

His medals were sent to his mother Mrs Josephine M Bryant of Manakau.

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