Albert August OLSON

Regimental number42180
OccupationMiner
Next of kinMother, Mrs Johanna Olson, Hikurangi
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Devon on 5 April 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unitRuahine Company, 2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 7 June 1917
Age at death from cemetery records36
Place of burialTyne Cot Cemetery (Plot IV, Row E, Grave No 18), Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Isaac and Johanna Olson, Hikurangi, Whangarei, Auckland
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 15