GREER, Samuel Johnston

Son of Francis Clarence Greer & Elizabeth Pilcher

b. 1878 NZ - d. 1951 NZ

World War I, 1914-1918

Reinforcements, G Company; New Zealand Rifle Brigade

Rank: Rifleman

Service number: 55952

Occupation before Enlistment: Farmer (self-employed)

England (1917-1919)

Samuel enlisted on 19 April 1917 at Wellington; he was aged 38 years & 7 months. He was recorded as being single, 5', 8½" tall with a ruddy complexion, fair hair and blue eyes. His next of kin was Mrs E Greer (mother), Tawa Flat, Wellington.

He left New Zealand on 26 July 1917 aboard the 'Ulimaroa', arriving in Plymouth, Devon, England on 24 September 1917.

He served a total of 1 year, 307 days overseas and was discharged on 25 June 1919.

Source: Military documents