Edward James CRAPPER

Regimental number12103
OccupationCoachbuilder
Next of kinMother, Mrs T Crapper, 253 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on 1 May 1916
Final rankGunner
Final unit3rd Brigade, New Zealand Field Artillery
FateDied of wounds 13 December 1916
Place of burialMenin Road South Military Cemetery (Plot III, Row N, Grave No 16), Ieper, Belgium
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  cemetery records
Parents: Mr & Mrs T Crapper, 253 Moorehouse Avenue, Christchurch
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 9