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Greenwood Cemetery open in 1869 after being converted from a farm, and covers 43 acres. It is on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Benjamin Rush (a signer of the Declaration of Independence) lived on the farm in the late 1700s. Over the years, Greenwood's fortunes declined. The cemetery became a target for vandalism and many headstones were toppled and broken. Maintenance became sporadic and vegetation began to consume the cemetery. Only the front third of the cemetery is cleared enough to walk through unimpeded. The rear of the cemetery has reverted to forest with trees springing up through the middle of graves. It is not an unusual sight to see a headstone pinioned between two trees. The Knights of Pythias, upset over conditions at Greenwood, tried unsuccessfully to have their name removed from the cemetery. The court has appointed Gloria Boyd & Kevin Lynch custodians of the cemetery on a temporary basis. They are in charge of getting the grounds in repair and arranging burials. The decision on a permanent owner will be at a later date.

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Service Persons Area C, Row 2, Plot 43 by Discover Waikumete Cemetery

Plot 43: Joseph Draper – Bushman

20976 Rfm

J. DRAPER

Rifle Brigade

died 21-10-1930.

N.Z.E.F

aged 52.

DEATHS

DRAPER.— On October 21, 1930, at the Soldier's Annexe, Auckland, Joseph Draper, dearly beloved son of the late Joseph and Rose Draper, late of Cobden Street; aged 52 years; served NZ.R.B. The funeral will leave his sister's residence, 39, France Street, Newton at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 23, for Soldiers' Cemetery. Friends kindly accept this intimation.

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View Joseph’s military personnel file on line:

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View and/or contribute to Joseph’s profile on the Auckland War Memorial Museum Cenotaph data base:

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Greenwood Cemetery open in 1869 after being converted from a farm, and covers 43 acres. It is on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Benjamin Rush (a signer of the Declaration of Independence) lived on the farm in the late 1700s. Over the years, Greenwood's fortunes declined. The cemetery became a target for vandalism and many headstones were toppled and broken. Maintenance became sporadic and vegetation began to consume the cemetery. Only the front third of the cemetery is cleared enough to walk through unimpeded. The rear of the cemetery has reverted to forest with trees springing up through the middle of graves. It is not an unusual sight to see a headstone pinioned between two trees. The Knights of Pythias, upset over conditions at Greenwood, tried unsuccessfully to have their name removed from the cemetery. The court has appointed Gloria Boyd & Kevin Lynch custodians of the cemetery on a temporary basis. They are in charge of getting the grounds in repair and arranging burials. The decision on a permanent owner will be at a later date.

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