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Corporal ARTHUR JACK GAPES

Service Number: 2/18/283
Regiment & Unit/Ship

New Zealand Infantry

Date of Death

Died 26 January 1942

Age 48 years old

Buried or commemorated at

WELLINGTON (KARORI) CEMETERY

29. C/3. (S).

New Zealand

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  • Country of Service New Zealand
  • Awards Distinguished Conduct Medal
  • Additional Info Son of George and Elizabeth Gapes, of Wellington City; husband of Nancy Gapes, of Northland, Wellington City, New Zealand. Also served in New Zealand Artillery, 1914-18 War.
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Buried or commemorated at

WELLINGTON (KARORI) CEMETERY
Wellington City New Zealand
Number of casualties: 394
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