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<span class=prefix>Capt.</span> Donald Harry Rait

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Capt. Donald Harry Rait

Birth
Anerley, London Borough of Bromley, Greater London, England
Death
26 Nov 1917 (aged 42)
Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Burial
Palmerston North, Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand Add to Map
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Son of Henry RAIT & his wife, Susan Martha (née PENNEFATHER) of England.
Contributor: ~ Flutter ♥ By ~ (51459856)

FATAL KICK.

DEATH OF VETERINARY SURGEON. [Per Press Association.] PALMER STON N., November 26. Mr Donald Rait, the well-known veterinary surgeon, was killed by a kick from a horse this morning. Deceased served in Egypt with the veterinary section of the New Zealand Forces as captain, remaining there for about two years. STAR, ISSUE 12175, 26 NOVEMBER 1917
Son of Henry RAIT & his wife, Susan Martha (née PENNEFATHER) of England.
Contributor: ~ Flutter ♥ By ~ (51459856)

FATAL KICK.

DEATH OF VETERINARY SURGEON. [Per Press Association.] PALMER STON N., November 26. Mr Donald Rait, the well-known veterinary surgeon, was killed by a kick from a horse this morning. Deceased served in Egypt with the veterinary section of the New Zealand Forces as captain, remaining there for about two years. STAR, ISSUE 12175, 26 NOVEMBER 1917

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Donald Harry , husband of Blanche Rait, who gave his life in the performance of his duty 26th November 1917 aged 41; also Blance Rait, wife of the above died 23rd June 1940

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Age at death 41Y

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  • Created by: Carl Armstrong
  • Added: Feb 20, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158405894/donald_harry-rait: accessed ), memorial page for Capt. Donald Harry Rait (3 Sep 1875–26 Nov 1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158405894, citing Terrace End Cemetery, Palmerston North, Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand; Maintained by Carl Armstrong (contributor 47730472).