DIED OF WOUNDS
PRIVATE WILLIAM E. S. STEVENSON Private William E. S. Stevenson, who is reported as having died of wounds in Italy, was born in Arrowtown, Central Otago, 36 years ago. After completing nis secondary education in Dunedin, he commenced his business training at the'Otago Harbour Board office, where he was a member of the staff for 19 years. He entered camp
in March, 1942, and proceeded overseas with the Tenth Reinforcements, being attached to the Twenty-sixth Infantry Battalion. He was a keen supporter of the Zm-gari-Richmond Football Club., His fine baritone voice made him well known in musical circles. He was a member of the Dunedin Orphans Club and was associated with various musical revues and entertainment groups. He was the only son of Mt and Mrs W. F. Stevenson, of Dunedin, and is survived by his wife and small son.
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Evening Star, Issue 25172, 11 May 1944, Page 6
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143DIED OF WOUNDS Evening Star, Issue 25172, 11 May 1944, Page 6
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