23/53 Rifleman Archibald Lamont Annand, (8/11/1887-10/9/1916). "farming pursuits"

Rifleman Archibald Lamont Annand, died of wounds, was the fourth son of Mr W. Annand, Opawa. At the time of his enlistment he was engaged in farming pursuits. He took part in the engagement with the Senussi in Egypt before leaving for France.  -Poverty Bay Herald, 11/10/1916.

Archibald Annand was killed just before the Battle of the Somme.  His Battalion had taken over a section of trench from British troops on that day and it is likely he was fatally wounded by a German sniper.

DEATHS.

ANNAND. - September 10, in France (died of wounds), Rifleman Archibald Lamont Annand (lst N.Z. Rifle Brigade), fourth son of William Annand, Opawa; aged twenty-eight years. For King and Country.  -Lyttelton Times, 30/9/1916.

Timaru Cemetery.