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Frederick William FRANCIS

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Date of birth02 August 1883
Date of death31 July 1917
Mothers nameMrs William Francis
Spouses nameUnmarried
Fathers nameMr William Francis
SiblingsMary Jane , , , ,
Children, , , ,
Cause of deathKilled in action
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Last known residencec/o N Small, Hukanui.
Educational achievementsPassed 4th Standard
Awards1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of birthAshhurst, Manawatu, New Zealand
OccupationLabourer
Place of deathBelgium
Date of arrival overseas19 September 1915
Theatres of warGallipoli, Western Europe
SurnameFRANCIS
War memorialLevin, Weraroa Peace Gates, Ihakara Hall, Muhunoa Roll of Honour Board
Place enlistedTrentham
Christian namesFrederick William
Place of arrival overseasEgypt
Overseas memorialMessines Ridge (NZ) Memorial
WarsWW 1
Service number11/1314
ReligionPresbyterian
Date enlisted19 April 1915
Final rankPrivate/Trooper
Regiment or service2nd Bn Wellington Regiment NZEF
Embarkation date14 August 1915
User reference2.92

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Age on enlistment: 31 years 4 months.

Height: 5'5½".

Weight: 140lbs.

Chest: 33"-36".

Complexion: Fair.

Eyes: Blue.

Hair: Brown.

NOK: Mr William Francis, Marotiri, Foxton.

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