Percy Orr

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

KILLED IN QUARRY WORKER STRUCK BY ROCK TE KUITI, Friday

Struck by a falling rock while working at a quarry just south of Te Kuiti, a quarry worker was killed instantly. He was Mr Percy Orr, aged 50, labourer, married, of Hinerangi Street, Te Kuiti

Mr Orr was inserting charges in preparation for blasting and was standing at the base of a rock cliff in the quarry when a piece of rock fell from the top of the cliff. It struck him on the head. Deceased enlisted at an early age in the last war. During his service overseas and following his return he gained wide recognition as a sportsman. He was best known as a runner and axeman. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Source: New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25248, 7 July 1945, Page 6

Bereavement Notice

ORR. - Mrs Percy Orr and sons, Don and Ian, Te Kuiti, desire to extend their grateful and sincere thanks to all friends and relations for letters, telegrams, cards and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement.

Source: New Zealand Herald, Volume 82, Issue 25252, 12 July 1945, Page 1