In Memory Of

UPTON, FRANCIS CLIVE RAMSDEN

Service Details
Age:
 25
Date of Birth:
 1891-01-20
Service No:
 6/854
Rank:
 Second Lieutenant
Regiment:
 Canterbury Regiment, N.Z.E.F.
Date of Death:
 1916-10-02
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 CATERPILLAR VALLEY (NEW ZEALAND) MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Somme
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 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."
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.