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Robert Henzler

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Portrait, Auckland Weekly News 1918 - No known copyright restrictions

Portrait, Auckland Weekly News 1918 - No known copyright restrictions

Identity

About

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Robert AWMM
  • Surname
    Henzler AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
  • Service number
    WWI 51165 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
  • Religion

Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
  • Date of birth
    b. 8th Feb 1882 Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 21 September 2023 - Military Record
  • Place of birth
    Gisborne Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 24 April 2023 - Military Record & research
  • Birth notes
    Son of John & Ellen Lena HENZLER of Gisborne Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 24 April 2023 - Military Record & research
  • Address before enlistment
  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
    Mrs L. Henzler (mother), Norman Road, Gisborne, New Zealand AWMM
  • Relationship status
    single Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 24 April 2023 - Military Record & research

Service

Wars and conflicts

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  • War
    World War I, 1914-1918 AWMM
  • Campaign
  • Armed force / branch
    Army AWMM
  • Service number
    WWI 51165 AWMM
  • Military service
  • Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers

Military decorations

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Training and Enlistment

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  • Military training
  • Branch Trade Proficiency
  • Enlistment
    WW1 Unknown AWMM Painter AWMM
  • Occupation before enlistment
  • Age on enlistment

Embarkations

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Prisoner of war

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  • Capture details
  • Days interned
  • Liberation date
  • Liberation Repatriation
  • POW liberation details
  • POW serial number

Medical history

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  • Medical notes
    Killed in Action, Cause of Death AWMM

Last known rank

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Biographical information

Biographical information

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  • Robert Henzler was the son of Lina Henzler, of 27 Norman Rd., Gisborne, New Zealand, and and the late John Henzler. AWMM

Death

About death

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  • Death
    24 August 1918 AWMM
    Age 36 AWMM
    Bapaume, France AWMM
  • Date of death
  • Age at death
  • Place of death
  • Cause of death
    Killed in Action AWMM
  • Death notes
  • Cemetery
    Grevillers British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France AWMM XII. A. 1. AWMM
  • Cemetery name
  • Grave reference
  • Obituary
    HENZLER. — In loving memory of Pte. Robert Henzler, killed m action in France, August 24th, 1918. "Gone, but not forgotten." A lonely grave in a far off land, A grave we may never see; But, while life and memory last, We will remember thee. — Inserted by his loving mother, sisters and brothers.
    HENZLER.-In loving, memory of Robt. (Bob) Henzler, killed in action on August' 24 1918. Inserted by his mate, R.H.D. Public - Lorraine Mona - Researcher - 20 May 2023 - POVERTY BAY HERALD, VOLUME XLVI, ISSUE 14996, 25 AUGUST 1919, PAGE 2
  • Memorial name
  • Memorial reference

Memorials

Memorial

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  • Memorial name
    Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 1 Hall of Memories AWMM

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  • Robert Henzler was my husband Anthony Stuart LITTLE's great-great uncle. Before family history research his memory had been lost to the family, but is now restored. We deplore the means of his death, while celebrating his life and honour his sacrifice. I welcome contact from extended family.
    Public - Andrea Claire - Other Relative - 27 March 2015
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DateFirst namesLocationRelationshipContact
21 September 2023Lorraine MonaGisborne Researcher
27 March 2015Andrea ClaireAuckland, New ZealandOther Relative

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