Bob Vine

An Anzac (with a difference) from King's Somborne

by Bob Vine

Story 192

This is the story of my Grandfather, Sergeant Sydney John Vine MM who was born at Upper Brook, King’s Somborne, Hampshire, England on 7 November 1887. His resting place may be found in the Church of England Section, Karori Cemetery, Wellington, New Zealand; Plot 105 G CH ENG2 to be precise, He had died at Wellington Hospital on 8 July 1922 of Pneumonia, with his Service Records showing “Death due to war service”.

The story updates that published in The New Zealand Genealogist, March/April 2007.

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Story 192

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