Ralph Bonner “Ralph; also recorded as Ralph B.” McQueen
Lieutenant · NZ #1401 · T Patrol · MID
| Rank | Lieutenant |
|---|---|
| Service number | NZ #1401 |
| Patrol | T Patrol |
| Regiment | 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry Regiment |
| Known as | “Ralph; also recorded as Ralph B.” |
| Born | 3 Jan 1907 |
| Died | 1989-08-01 |
| Honours | MID |
| Record | https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C131159 |
What this roll records
Forenames given in full in August 2026 as Ralph Bonner, where this roll held only “Ralph B.”. The Auckland War Memorial Museum’s L.R.D.G. Membership Roll of February 1970 gives the full form against the same service number. The old form is kept in the AKA field and stays searchable. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph, record C131159.
On original LRP Roll (5 Dec 1940): T — 2 i/c T; Adj LRDG; Comd HQ Sqn Div Cav. Source: LRP Roll (Original LRP Nominal Roll as at 5 Dec 1940, Capt L H Browne).
The Kiwi Scorpions (Brendan O'Carroll): Second-in-command (2IC) of T Patrol (NZ Div. Cav.); pictured at Abbassia, 1940.
Farmer; born Henderson, 3 Jan 1907. m.i.d. Later CO 2 NZ Div Cav (J Force), 3 May–1 Sep 1947. Source: Divisional Cavalry (NZ official war history), biographical notes.
Farmer in civilian life. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.
Buried at Maunu Cemetery, Whangarei - Forest Lawn, Plot 1946. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.
He died on 1 August 1989, aged 83. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph, record C131159.
Embarkation detail from his Cenotaph record: he embarked as LIEUTENANT, 2nd Divisional Cavalry Regiment; vessel Rangatira. This agrees with the rank held on this card. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph, record C131159.
Cenotaph record linked. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.
See him in the full roll →Where this comes from
- Missing info added from the LRDG Preservation Society’s Troopers roll.
- AKA added from the LRDG Preservation Society’s Troopers roll (missing information).
- LRDG Nominal Roll, 28 Dec 1940 – Jan 1941 (courtesy Tarek el Mahdy) — roll appointment: Adjt. &Q.M
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