ALLNATT E W
- Nation NEW ZEALAND
- Unit Royal New Zealand Artillery
- Service No. 207937
- Rank GUNNER
- Date of Death 26-Nov-51
- Location 14-1-12
- Grave No. 300
Burial Story
He lived in Blenheim, New Zealand before he was enlisted. He served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
The two gunners of 162 Battery, who were ferrying ammunition, were hit by a shell on the road leading to the battery position. One of them, Gunner E.W. Allnatt, later died of his wounds.
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Defence Minister Mark Burton presented the New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) to next of kin of New Zealanders who were killed or died in military operations since 1945 at a ceremony at Parliament 3 September 2003.
The New Zealand Operational Service Medal was received on his behalf by his brother Mr Wally Allnatt of Mosgiel.
The total number of flowers 18,636