John POLSON

Regimental number40841
OccupationEngine driver
Next of kinSister, Mrs L Kilworth, Methven
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 78 Navua on 16 February 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 6 August 1917
Place of burialSanctuary Wood Cemetery (Plot IV, Row K, Grave No 13), nr Ieper, Belgium
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 12

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