William Sturmey was the son of William Henry and Rosina Sturmey of New Plymouth. That is all that I know about him except what follows:
A SOLDIER'S FUNERAL.
Private James Sturmey, whose next of kin resides in Taranaki, has died in the Dunedin Hospital after undergoing an operation, and was buried with military honors at Anderson Bay this afternoon. Major Fleming and Lieutenant Myers attended as representing the Defence Force. Private Sturmey belonged to the 11th Reinforcements, and after being discharged as invalided from the Expeditionary Force he took up home service. -Evening Star, 25/11/1916.
SATURDAY'S FUNERAL.
Private James Sturmey, buried at Dunedin on Saturday, was taken ill before getting away with the 11th. His next of kin is a grandmother at Taranaki. Chaplainmajor Fairmaid conducted the service. -Evening Star, 27/11/1916.
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