Rfn
William John McAughern
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 28/12/1880 |
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Place of birth: Rasharkin, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
Army information
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Country: New Zealand |
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Force: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Rifleman |
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Service number: 41344 |
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Enlistment date: 14/03/1917 |
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Enlistment place: Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand |
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Units: — New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Bn. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 21/08/1917 |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 36 |
Cemetery
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La Plus Douve Farm Cemetery Plot: III Row: C Grave: 24 |
Distinctions and medals 2
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British War Medal Medal |
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Victory Medal Medal |
Points of interest 2
| #1 | Place of birth | ||
| #2 | Enlistment place |
Sources 2
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CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/444790/mcaughern,-william-john/ Sources used |
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The long long trail https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/ Sources used |