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1st Battalion, Auckland Regiment (New Zealand Army) |
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11/10/1878
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| Died: |
04/10/1917 (Died of Wounds) |
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38 |
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John Caldwell was the son of John and Mary Caldwell. It is believed John Caldwell was born on 11th October 1879 in Desertmartin, County Londonderry. They were a farming family. John Caldwell emigrated to New Zealand. Prior to enlisting, John worked as a driver for Auckland City Council. Private John Caldwell was serving with the 1st Battalion of the Auckland Regiment when he died on 4th October 1917 of wounds received that day.
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Nine Elms British Cemetery is located west of Poperinge on the Helleketelweg, a road leading from the N33 Poperinge ring road. From Ieper follow the signs to Poperinge. At the traffic lights at the end of the expressway turn left onto the Poperinge ring road, the Europalaan. Follow the ring road to the roundabout and take the second exit. At the next roundabout take the second exit, follow the ring road and take the first turning on the left, the Helleketelweg. The cemetery is along here on the left.
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