Leo Gilbert DONOHUE

Regimental number35195
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs A S Donohue, Norman's Road, Papanui, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Opawa on 2 January 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit3rd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateKilled in Action 3 December 1917
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialButtes New British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No 14), Polygon Wood, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Martin and Ann Donohue, 471 Manchester Street, Christchurch
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3/2631 Pte Laurence Patrick DONOHUE, New Zealand Medical Corps, died of wounds, 20 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 15

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