John MCRAE

Regimental number40831
OccupationStation manager
Next of kinMother, Mrs K McRae, Kayle of Lochalch, Ross-shire, Scotland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 8 October 1918
Place of burialHonnechy British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 37), near Le Cateau, Nord, France
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 12

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