Pilcher, John George Frederick

Birth Details
1891/14383 (sic), John George Frederick Pilcher, Mother: Ellen, Father: John - Date of Birth 31/9/1891 (sic) from Birth Registration

Evening Post 1 September 1917
Pte. T. (sic) G. F. Pilcher, of the 29th Reinforcements, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Pilcher, of Nainai, was entertained by friends and relatives at the residence of Mrs. Neill, Nainai. About forty persons were present, and at supper time the guest was presented by Mr. Eales (on behalf of friends) with a wristlet watch. Mrs. Swain and Mrs. Minogue also presented Pte. Pilcher with a safety razor.

Auckland War Memorial Museum Cenotaph Database
Full Name John George Frederick Pilcher
Forename(s) John George Frederick
Surname Pilcher
War World War I, 1914-1918
Serial No. 59449
First Known Rank Private
Occupation before Enlistment Market gardener
Next of Kin Mrs E. Pilcher (mother), Nai Nai Road, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Body on Embarkation New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Embarkation Unit 29th Reinforcements Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation Date 15 August 1917
Place of Embarkation Wellington, New Zealand
Transport HMNZT 92
Vessel Ruahine
Destination Glasgow, Scotland
Nominal Roll Number 70
Page on Nominal Roll 9
Archives NZ source Military personnel file
Sources Used Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force Volume III. Wellington: Govt. Printer, 1918

Marriage Details
1921/5484, Bride: Lillian May Booth, Groom: John George Frederick Pilcher - Date of Marriage 20/10/1921 from Marriage Registration

Evening Post 26 October 1921
The wedding was recently celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Pilcher, of Nai Nai-lane, Lower Hutt, by the Rev. James McCaw, of Knox Church. Mr. John George Frederick Pilcher (a returned soldier), only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Pilcher, to Miss Lilian May Booth, second daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. Booth, of Wairarapa. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Ernest W. Booth, was dressed in a grey tailor-made costume, with lemon picture hat, and carried a pretty shower bouquet of a variety of spring flowers with maidenhair fern —the gift of Mr. Ward, of Woburn-road, Lower Hutt. The chief bridesmaid was Miss May Pilcher, who wore a pretty dress of apricot crepe-de-chine, a black picture hat, and carried a bouquet of spring flowers and maidenhair fern. Mr. Eddie Hall was best man. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bridegroom''s parents. The Rev. J. McCaw presided. The day was concluded with dancing, in which the younger members of the party participated. Vocal and pianoforte selections were rendered, and a very enjoyable evening was spent.

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record John George Frederick Pilcher, Date: 1 Apr 1972, Taita Old Monumental, Lower Hutt, Burial Records, Vol 2

Death Details
1972/35786, John George Frederick Pilcher, Date of Birth: 30 September 1890 (sic) - Date of Death 11/4/1972 from Death Registration

Evening Post 12 April 1972
PILCHER, John George Frederick.- On April 11, 1972, at Hutt Hospital, loved husband of the late Lillian, and loved father of Jack, Colin, Mamie and Brian and the late Laurie. Cut flowers preferred. Messages to 25 Kennedy Gve, Stokes Valley. A Service will be held in Cornwall Manor, cnr Knights Rd and Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, on Friday, April 14, 1972, at 11am, thereafter to the Taita Cemetery. Gee and Hickton Ltd.
-
PILCHER, John George Frederick.- At Hutt Hospital, on April 11, 1972; in his 82nd year. Loved father of Jack, father-in-law of Lola, and grandfather of John and Susan.
-
PILCHER, John George Frederick.- At Hutt Hospital, on April 11, 1972, in his 82nd year. Loved father of Brian, loved father-in-law of Audrey, and grandfather of Wendy, Karen and Jan.
-
PILCHER, John George Frederick.- At Hutt Hospital, on April 11, 1972, in his 82nd year. Loved father of Mamie (Mrs Winterburn), loved father-in-law of Peter, grandfather of Peter, Colleen, Brian, Michael, Teresa, Tommy, Beverly and Linda.
-
PILCHER, John George Frederick.- At Hutt Hospital, on April 11, 1972; in his 82nd year. Loved father of Colin, father-in-law of Joan, grandfather of Melanie, Jenny, Todd, Simon and Amelia Jane.

-

Hutt Valley Cemetery Record Lilian May Pilcher, Date: 5 Oct 1942, Taita Old Monumental, Lower Hutt, Burial Records, Vol 1

Evening Post 3 October 1942
PILCHER.- On October 2, 1942, at the Wellington Hospital, Lilian (sic) May, beloved wife of John George Frederick Pilcher, of 12 Jutland St., Lower Hutt; aged 50 years. Private interment.
-
PILCHER.- The Funeral of the late Lilian (sic) May Pilcher will leave the Chapel of J. R. Croft Ltd., King''s Cres., Lower Hutt, on Monday, October 5, 1942, at 2 p.m., for the Taita Cemetery. Private interment. J. R. Croft Ltd., Funeral Directors, Hutt and Petone. Tels 60-531 and 63-828.