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Raymond Nankervis

Private

21st Infantry Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Quercus palustris
  • Planted By: M. Tozer
  • Plaque: 1778

Additional Info

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Biography

Raymond Nankervis (SN 2028) was born in Tatura, but attended Ballarat’s Humffray Street State School. He enlisted in Ballarat on July 24th 1915. He was a tram conductor, 25 years old and single.
He was posted to the 21st Infantry Battalion and embarked from Melbourne in late August. He was killed in action at Gueudecourt, Franc, on November 12th 1916, and is buried in AIF Burial Ground, Flers, France.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour