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We remember Eric Henry Astley
We remember Eric Henry Astley
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
education
Secondary education
Auckland Grammar School
Auckland
New Zealand
Source:9602980
1914
1914
education
University study in London
London
United Kingdom
Source:9602980
1914
1914
employment
University Student
London
United Kingdom
Source:9602980
15th October 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:9602980
15th October 1914
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9602980
23rd June 1915
1915
location
University College, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9602980
15th October 1915
education
Auckland University
Auckland
New Zealand
Source:9602980
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Sapper
4/4A
New Zealand Engineers
Source:9602980
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9602980
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9602980
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7969284
Source:9602980
23rd June 1915
burial
Gallipoli
At sea HMHS Gascon ex Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:9602980
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric Henry |
| Initials | EH |
| Last Name | Astley |
| Source | 7969284 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 15th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 4/4A | New Zealand Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Elizabeth Astley | mother | ||
| John Edward Astley | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-15 | Wesleyan |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Enlistment form and Army Records | Gerald98528 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sapper Eric Henry Astley | Gerald98528 |
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