William McNoe was a labourer living in Milton when he joined the army in June, 1916. He left with the 8th Reinforcements in November and was drafted to the New Zealand Rifle Brigade.
He was wounded almost a year to the day after he joined, on June 21 1917 during the Battle of Messines. He was promoted to Lance-corporal in November.
William was killed during the hectic period of the German Spring Offensive when New Zealand troops were pushed into the breach torn in British lines by the advancing Germans. He was 24 years old.
Balclutha Old Cemetery.
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