Rifleman James HANNIGAN (1894-1918).

NZEF Service # 58766; Rifleman, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 29th Reinforcements, New Zealand Expeditionary Forces (NZEF).

Born 1 March 1894 - at Nelson, South Island, New Zealand.

James was the son of James & Catherine Hannigan - of Kiwi, Nelson Region, South Island, New Zealand.

Prior to enlistment for war service James Hannigan was a Painter - at Nelson.

James Hannigan enlisted for war service  - on 24 May 1917 - at Nelson.

At enlistment James Hannigan was posted as a Rifleman with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 29th Reinforcements, NZEF.

On 13 October 1917 Rifleman Hannigan left New Zealand for overseas war service - with the 29th Reinforcements NZEF - aboard HMNZ T93 'Corinthic' - from Port of Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.

Rifleman Hannigan disembarked from his transport ship from New Zealand - on 8 December 1917 - at Liverpool, England.

Rifleman Hannigan was at NZEF Training Camp, Brocton, England, until 25 May 1918.

On 26 May 1918 Rifleman Hannigan left England for active war service - at France.

Rifleman James Hannigan served at France until he was killed in action - on 11 September 1918 - at Havrincourt, France. He was 23 years of age.

Rifleman James Hannigan is buried at Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery British Extension, Pas de Calais, France (Grave ref: IV.B.2).

For Rifleman James Hannigan's full military record refer to New Zealand Online Cenotaph : www.aucklandmuseum.com

Photo Credit: Rifleman J. Hannigan : 'Weekly News' (2 January 1919) - from the Auckland Library Heritage Photograph Collection (Auckland, New Zealand).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenifer Everett