David DON

Regimental number42481
Place of birthGeorgetown
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, Alexander Don, Georgetown, Oamaru
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on 5 April 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 1 October 1917
Age at death from cemetery records33
Place of burialPoelcapelle British Cemetery (Plot VIA, row C, Grave No 4), nr Ieper, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Sarah Don, Georgetown, Oamaru, and the late Alexander Don
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 11

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