John NEE

Regimental number26/1096
Place of birthMethven, Canterbury
OccupationFarm labourer
Next of kinMrs H McGirr, Cairnbrae, Canterbury
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 6 February 1916
Final rankRifleman
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 14 August 1917
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialNo known grave
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Regimental No given as 26/1098 on CWGC site. Mother: Mrs Hannah McGirr (formerly Nee), 48 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 31