William Sheriff
Date of birth / Date established
01 Dec 1892
Date of death / Date closed
23 Nov 1975
Place of death / Place closed
Biography
William Sheriff emigrated to NZ from Northern Ireland in 1910. He enlisted in the NZ Army and was sent overseas. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery in battle when he carried fellow wounded soldiers on his back to safety.
William married Bella Kilpatrick in Stratford and together they farmed on a block of land east of Stratford. They had three children. They lived on Craig Street in Stratford when they retired from their farm.
William married Bella Kilpatrick in Stratford and together they farmed on a block of land east of Stratford. They had three children. They lived on Craig Street in Stratford when they retired from their farm.