Ernest
Arthur
Griffin
Born in Taranaki, New Zealand
Ancestors 
Son of Arthur Griffin
and Helena Maria (Adlam) Griffin
Brother of
Alice Madge (Griffin) Wren, Harold Griffin, Alfred George Griffin, Eva Elizabeth Griffin, Eric Griffin, Clarence Harry Griffin, Vera Mary (Griffin) McDonald, Elsie (Griffin) Tozer, Rupert Edgar Griffin and Clyde Griffin
Died
at age 20
in France
Profile last modified
| Created 11 Jul 2021
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Ernest Griffin is an Anzac who served in World War One.
Biography
World War One - Service number 74911 Rifleman New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion
Next of kin on embarkation: Mrs H.M. Griffin (mother), Inaha, via Hawera, New Zealand Embarkation details: 05 Jun 1918-31 July 1918 to Liverpool, Merseyside HMNZT 105 AWMM Vessel was Remuera Lance Corporal/Military 38th Reinforcements, B Company New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Killed in Action Le Cateau, France Buried in Naves Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France III. B. 16. Ernest Griffin was the eldest son of Arthur and Helena M. Griffin, of Inaha, New Zealand.
CWGC
Rifleman GRIFFIN, ERNEST ARTHUR
Service Number 74911
Died 08/10/1918
Aged 20
1st Bn. 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Eldest son of Arthur and Helena M. Griffin, of Inaha, New Zealand.
Sources
- NZBDM birth 1898/2350 Griffin Ernest Arthur mother: Helena Maud father: Arthur
- NZBDM death 1918/62476 Griffin Ernest Arthur 20Y
- NZ Adlam family tree compiled by L. M. Ward (1971)
- Auckland War Memorial Museum online cenotaph
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Ernest:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Ernest:
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~1.56%
~12.50%
Margret (Fenton) Brands 
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~0.78%
Barnaby Francis :
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