
| Regimental number | 24/2074 |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Next of kin | Father, W Pierce, Gorey, Co Wexford, Ireland |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, F Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
| Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 5 March 1916. | |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 27 |
| Place of burial | Toberanierin Protestant Cemetery (Family Plot), Co Wexford, Ireland |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Elizabeth Pierce, Ballycale, Gorey, Ireland |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 68552 William Edward PIERCE |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 32 |
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