Identity
Person No.
26441
Service No.
6/854
Last Name
First Name
Francis Clive Ramsden
Initials
F C R
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
25
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Unknown
Location
Country
Locality
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evererd Upton, of Ashburton, Canterbury. Previously wounded at Gallipoli. He was well known as an amateur boxer, and played football with the Christchurch 1st fifteen." (Chronicles of the N.Z.E.F. December 27 1916 p. 209). ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918.
Citation
LG 25 November 1916, p11551: "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great courage and initiative, and organised a bombing party to repel an enemy attack. Later, he carried out most valuable reconnaissance."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project