Herbert John Henry GLASSON

Regimental number39219
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs M J Glasson, Bridge Street, New Brighton, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 76 Aparima on 16 February 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Fate7 September 1918
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialFins New British Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row A, Grave No 20), Sorel-Le-Grand, France
Miscellaneous information from
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Commemorated on memorial plaque, Bank of New Zealand, BNZ Arcade, Wellington. Text reads: 'In Memoriam: The names inscribed upon this tablet are those of officers of the Bank of New Zealand who laid down their lives in the Great War AD 1914-1919 waged against the nations of central Europe - Germany, Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria - who sought by force of arms to obtain world-wide dominion. In honour of their patriotism and valour. In admiration of their sacrifice. And in grateful perpetuation of their glorious and ennobling memory this monument is reverently dedicated. Their Name Liveth for Evermore.' Parents: Herbert Arundel Glasson and Margaretta Jean Glasson, Bridge Street, New Brighton
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 12

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