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William Jack

Birth
Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Death
21 Sep 1935 (aged 63–64)
Wellington, New Zealand
Burial
Masterton, Masterton District, Wellington, New Zealand Add to Map
Plot
Row 10, Plan V
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William served in WWI as Sergeant 36748 (later Lieutenant) with the H. Company, NZ Rifel Brigade.
His next of kin was his brother, Edward Collins Jack (1870-1938) of 10 Naughton Terrace, Kilbirnie, Wellington.

William received an M.B.E. in the 1919 King's Birthday Honours, announced on 3 June 1919

Wairarapa Age, 23 Sep 1935
Death Of Mr William Jack
CHEMICAL COMPANY MANAGER
The death of Mr William Jack, M.B.E., a well known and highly respected Wellington business man, at the age of 64, occurred at Wellington yesterday. Born at Perth, Scotland,, he came to New Zealand in 1884
He was educated at Masterton and studied for the calling of accountancy, becoming a fellow of the Society of Accountants. He was first employed by the Manawatu Railway Company, but was later appointed accountant to Kempthorne Prosser and Company, of which company he became manager in 1910.
He enlisted for active service in 1916 and served in the medical corps. He was awarded the M.B.E. in 1919. On returning to New Zealand, Mr Jack entered business as a public accountant and company manager. He took a keen interest in sport, being a member of two local tennis clubs. He was associated with the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church. He leaves a brother, Mr E. C. Jack and a nephew Mr J. M. Jack, both of Wellington

The Funeral of the late Mr William Jack will leave 31 Konini Road, Hataitai, at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 1925, for Crematoriun, Karori. Service at 1.45 p.m.
William served in WWI as Sergeant 36748 (later Lieutenant) with the H. Company, NZ Rifel Brigade.
His next of kin was his brother, Edward Collins Jack (1870-1938) of 10 Naughton Terrace, Kilbirnie, Wellington.

William received an M.B.E. in the 1919 King's Birthday Honours, announced on 3 June 1919

Wairarapa Age, 23 Sep 1935
Death Of Mr William Jack
CHEMICAL COMPANY MANAGER
The death of Mr William Jack, M.B.E., a well known and highly respected Wellington business man, at the age of 64, occurred at Wellington yesterday. Born at Perth, Scotland,, he came to New Zealand in 1884
He was educated at Masterton and studied for the calling of accountancy, becoming a fellow of the Society of Accountants. He was first employed by the Manawatu Railway Company, but was later appointed accountant to Kempthorne Prosser and Company, of which company he became manager in 1910.
He enlisted for active service in 1916 and served in the medical corps. He was awarded the M.B.E. in 1919. On returning to New Zealand, Mr Jack entered business as a public accountant and company manager. He took a keen interest in sport, being a member of two local tennis clubs. He was associated with the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church. He leaves a brother, Mr E. C. Jack and a nephew Mr J. M. Jack, both of Wellington

The Funeral of the late Mr William Jack will leave 31 Konini Road, Hataitai, at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 1925, for Crematoriun, Karori. Service at 1.45 p.m.

Gravesite Details

cremated at Karori



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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257215958/william-jack: accessed ), memorial page for William Jack (1871–21 Sep 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 257215958, citing Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Masterton District, Wellington, New Zealand; Maintained by pkg (contributor 46968786).