Eric Henry VERCOE

Regimental number11558
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, J L Vercoe, Te Puke
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 4 October 1917
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsTyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel No 1), Zonnebeke, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Commemorated on Roll of Honour, St John's Anglican Church, Te Puke. Parents: Mr & Mrs Joseph Lawry Vercoe, Rangiuru, Te Puke, Thames
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 4

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