Walter Gerald Messenger of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion - died 22 July,1917.

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DescriptionTasha Cain wrote.." My Great, Great Uncle, Private Walter Gerald Messenger of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion. He received the military medal for Gallantry on the field of battle of Messines. He also received the 1914-1915 British War Medal and Victory Medals. He died from wounds on 22 July 1917 and is buried in the Pont D'Archelles Military Cemetery."Date of Photo1917Map^[1]ContributorLynn Marley

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Location (city or town)GreymouthPersonWalter Gerald Messenger Organisation (eg business)Canterbury Infantry BattalionEventWalter Gerald Messenger of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion.

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Date Created25th April 2020CommentsAlan Messenger Heather, Walter was our Uncle. He died 20 years before I was born. Such a waste at such a young age.

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Walter Gerald Messenger of the Canterbury Infantry Battalion - died 22 July,1917.

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