William WINTER

Regimental number8/1683
Place of birthGreta, New South Wales, Australia
True NameWilliam Russell
Addressc/o G Broad, Mangahao
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J T Winter, Denniston via Westport
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 February 1915
The Otago Infantry Battalion, 3rd Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 17 'Maunganui', HMNZT 18 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 19 'Aparima'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateDied of wounds 18 September 1916
Age at death from cemetery records23
Place of burialDernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot III, Row A, Grave No 31), France
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Mary Winter, 3 Don Street, Island Bay, Wellington
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Third