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Grave of DESMOND LEITH RITCHIE

Grave · Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery

Quick Facts

Type
Grave
Country
United Kingdom
City / Locality
Gosport
Site
Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery
Commemorated Person
DESMOND LEITH RITCHIE
Surname
RITCHIE
Forename
DESMOND LEITH
Initials
D L
Age at Death
24
Regiment
Royal New Zealand Navy
Unit
H.M.S. Collingwood
Country of Service
New Zealand
Service Number
'2313'
Burial
United Kingdom
CWGC Cemetery
HASLAR ROYAL NAVAL CEMETERY
Grave Reference
New Gd. F. 4. 9.
Rank
Petty Officer Radio Mechanic
Service Branch
New Zealand
Date of Death
19/12/1944
Coordinates
50.783250, -1.137320

Additional Information

Son of Douglas Ritchie and of Eleanor Ritchie (nee Cozens), of Dalmore, Otago, New Zealand.

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Historical Significance

Petty Officer Radio Mechanic, Royal New Zealand Navy