Ernest Orr

One of six brothers who served in WW1, two died.

Rifleman Ernest Orr, killed in action on June 7, and Lance-Corporal Henry William Orr, Killed in action on June 8, were two of the six soldier sons of Mr J W Orr, of Kaitangiweka, Taumarunui. Rifleman Orr Left New Zealand last year, and had been on service in France and Belgium since last September. The other brothers on active service are: Private Norman Orr, who was awarded the Military Medal for services in the Somme battle: Rifleman A. L. Orr, reported wounded on June 8; Private Percy Orr and Trooper Len. Orr, of the Australian Light Horse, now on active service in Palestine.

Source: Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 17031, 7 July 1917, Page 4

• Rank: Rifleman
• Service No: 14314
• Date of Death: 07/06/1917
• Age: 32
• Regiment/Service: New Zealand Rifle Brigade 4th Bn. 3rd
• Panel Reference: Memorial: MESSINES RIDGE (N.Z.) MEMORIAL
• Additional Information: Son of John William and Elizabeth A. Orr, of Kaitangiweka, Taumarunui, Hamilton.

Links:

• Cenotaph Record
• Commonwealth War Graves Commission Record
• New Zealand War Graves Record