Robert John ROSS

Regimental number42711
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinFather, William Ross, Toiro via Balclutha
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 80 Corinthic on 2 April 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 20 February 1918
Age at death from cemetery records26
Place of burialOxford Road Cemetery (Plot III, Row D, Grave No 5), nr Ieper, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: William and Annie Ross, Toiro, Balclutha. Native of Langwell, Warepa
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 37