Lt. Col. James Rossiter Bongard, MC

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Lt. Col. James Rossiter Bongard, MC

Also Known As: "Ross"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Death: August 04, 1967 (72)
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Place of Burial: [Block 22, Row 28, Plot 76.], Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Immediate Family:

Son of James Bongard and Emily Bongard
Husband of Miriam Kate Bongard
Father of Anthony Rossiter Bongard and James Alexander Bongard
Brother of Kate Waters; Emily Ryan; William Bongard; Agnes Kirk; Ruth Bongard and 5 others

Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Find A Grave ID: 239195832
Managed by: Charlene Newport
Last Updated:

About Lt. Col. James Rossiter Bongard, MC

One of three brothers who served in WWI, two were awarded the Military Cross.

Citation: For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a small party against an enemy battery, killing a gun team and damaging a gun. He set a splendid example throughout the operations.

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29859/supplement/12110/da...

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Lt. Col. James Rossiter Bongard, MC's Timeline

1894
August 23, 1894
Devonport, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
1924
May 30, 1924
Auckland, New Zealand
1967
August 4, 1967
Age 72
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

Death Registration Number: (reg. 1967/30889).

August 4, 1967
Age 72
Tauranga Anglican Cemetery, [Block 22, Row 28, Plot 76.], Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand