Oscar Rowe was chosen for the army by ballot and began his training in June, 1917. He was not in uniform for long.
FOUND DEAD IN CAMP
A NELSON SOLDIER.
Word was received on Saturday by Mr George Rowe, of Vanguard street, formerly of Washington Valley, that his eldest son, Oscar George, had been found dead outside his tent at Featherston Camp at about half-past 2 o'clock that afternoon. It was stated that death; was due to heart disease. Signaller Rowe was a single man, 35 years of age, and went into camp with the 33rd Reinforcements.' He was very well known in Nelson, having been engaged for long time as an expressman with local carrying firms and also employed on the wharf. The deceased recently visited Nelson, and left here on his return to camp on Tuesday last. The body will be brought to Nelson for burial, and a military funeral will be accorded the deceased. -Nelson Evening Mail, 15/10/1917.
The Defence Department advises that 61109, Private Oscar George Rowe, 33rd Specialists was found dead by the roadside three miles from Featherston Military Camp, at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The certified cause of death is “degeneration of the heart.” -Greymouth Evening Star, 17/10/1917.
MILITARY FUNERAL
THE LATE PRIVATE O. G. ROWE.
The funeral of the late Private Oscar George Rowe, of Nelson, who died suddenly at Featherston camp last Saturday, took place this afternoon, the deceased being accorded military honours. There was a large muster of Territorials, Cadets, and the 12th Regiment Band, and the members of the Watersiders' Union, with which deceased was connected, attended in force to pay a tribute to their late comrade. The Nelson Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Committee was represented, and a number of returned soldiers followed the remains to the Wakapuaka Cemetery, where the funeral service was conducted by Canon Wollstein, of All Saints' Church. Bridge street, through which the procession passed was lined with people. -Nelson Evening Mail, 17/10/1917.
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