Robert John HAND

Regimental number34857
OccupationFitter
Next of kinGrandfather, J Hand, 315 George Street, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 25 July 1918
Place of burialGommecourt British Cemetery No 2 (Plot V, Row C, Grave No 9), Hebuterne, France
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 5