Regimental number | 39219 |
Place of birth | Australia |
Occupation | Clerk |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M J Glasson, Bridge Street, New Brighton, Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 76 Aparima on |
Final rank | Private |
Final unit | 1st Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
Fate | |
Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
Place of burial | Fins New British Cemetery (Plot VIII, Row A, Grave No 20), Sorel-Le-Grand, France |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | 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 |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 12 |