Arthur Reginald BLENNERHASSETT

Regimental number23070
Place of birthNelson
OccupationBank clerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Blennerhassett, 23 River Bank, Wanganui
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 12th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 16 October 1916
Final rankActing Captain
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field during the period from 25th February 1918 until killed in action on the 4th November 1918. This officer during the above period displayed a remarkable coolness in action and an unfailing cheerfulness and devotion to duty that inspired those under him and assisted those above him on many occasions.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette'
Recommendation date: 11 July 1919

FateKilled in Action 4 November 1918
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialLe Quesnoy Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot I, Row B, Grave No 22), France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Annie Blennerhassett, of 23, River Bank, Wanganui, and the late Thomas William Blennerhassett
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 43, p. 26