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We remember David Gallaher
We remember David Gallaher
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1906
marriage
Ellen Ivy May Francis
Source:8861310
October 1906
1917
location
10 King Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
New Zealand
their own address
Source:8861277
1917
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
3229
10th New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 2nd Regiment, Auckland Infantry Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7988095
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Company Sergeant-Major
32513
10th New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 2nd Regiment, Auckland Infantry Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9024425
1917
death
Killed in Action
He was shot in the face during the attack on Gravenstafel Spur, Belgium on 4th October 1917, and died later that day.
No 3 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, Flanders
Belgium
Source:7988095
Source:8861310
4th October 1917
burial
Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
III.D.8.
Source:7988095
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Gallaher |
| Source | 7988095 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 King Street, Ponsonby, Auckland | New Zealand | their own address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 3229 | 10th New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 2nd Regiment, Auckland Infantry Regiment | 2nd Battalion | ||
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 32513 | 10th New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 2nd Regiment, Auckland Infantry Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Company Sergeant-Major |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ivy May Francis | wife | October 1906 |
Media
Media
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All Blacks Rugby Union team, 1905Captain D. Gallaher, centre of picture in middle row, on the All Black's tour of the UK in 1905-6. Sourced via Wikipedia, photo in public domain.
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Nine Elms British Cemetery, FlandersCWGC Cemetery where Sgt. Gallaher is buriedContributed by:
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Comp Sgt.Major David Gallager of the NZEFFull length portrait of Dave Gallager when he was corporal in the 22nd Reinforcements.
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GravestoneOne of a set of images taken by Eric Compernolle at a Commemoration event held in the cemetery.Contributed by:
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GravestoneOne of a set of images taken by Eric Compernolle at Nine Elms British Cemetery on Anzac Day 2018.Contributed by:
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Dave Gallaher, captain of the Original All BlacksDuring the All Blacks 1905 tour.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force | ||
| New Zealand WW1 Soldiers Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Catherine91214 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Gallaher- from Ramelton to The Bay of Plenty | Adrienne2953 | |
| Original All Blacks | Adrienne2953 | |
| New Zealand History: David Gallaher | Adrienne2953 | |
| The Complete Rugby Footballer on The New Zealand System | Adrienne2953 | |
| Dave Gallaher - biography | Adrienne2953 | |
| The Original All Blacks | Adrienne2953 | |
| War dead casualty record: David Gallaher | Adrienne2953 | |
| New Zealand Army service record | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| All Blacks Rugby Union team, 1905 | Adrienne2953 | |
| Nine Elms British Cemetery, Flanders | Adrienne2953 | |
| Comp Sgt.Major David Gallager of the NZEF | Anne1202 | |
| Gravestone | Yvonne27542 | |
| Gravestone | Yvonne27542 | |
| Dave Gallaher, captain of the Original All Blacks | Yvonne27542 | |
| Dave Gallaher | Yvonne27542 |
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