On This Day

On This Day — 16 July

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1900

46610Burgher Willem Morkel Du Toit, State Artillery : Gen Gravett Commando (Boer Forces), aged 18. Killed in action, Tygerpoort.

1900

45984Burgher Johannes Daniel (M. Sn) Koch, Utrecht Commando (Boer Forces), aged 17. Killed in action, Pongolabosch.

1900

45983Burgher Phillip Jacobus Koch, Utrecht Commando (Boer Forces), aged 50. Killed in action, Pongolabosch.

1900

47691Burgher Izaak Johannes Hatten Marais, NZASM Commando (Boer Forces), aged 45. Killed in action, Tygerpoort, Pretoria.

1900

45361Burgher Andries Hendrik Pelser, Pretoria Commando (Boer Forces), aged 25. Killed in action, Middelburg.

1900

44360Burgher Johnie/Eddie Van Heerden, Cmdt Aucamp Commando (Boer Forces), aged 25. Killed in action, Witpoort near Bapsfontein.

1901

46508Burgher P.l. Erasmus, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Doornkloof, Middelburg.

1901

48274Burgher Casper Jeremiah Geyer, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 61. Died of pneumonia while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

1901

45564Burgher Sarel Gerhardus Murray, Boer Forces, aged 30. Killed in action, Venterskroon.

1915

39903Labourer Walter Damonds, 3110, Internal Affairs (South African Native Labour Corps), aged 25. Died on active service.

1915

12762Labourer Nathaniel Kwenade, 19339, South African Labour Corps, aged 42. Died of tuberculosis.

1916

151Private John Hedley Adams, 785, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 34. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

409Private Frank Allsop, 1764, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

605Corporal Robert Appleton, 3712, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

951Private Hyman Raphael Baker, 1146, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

1370Private Orlando Leonard Bean, 5044, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Missing in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

1499Lance Corporal Fitzwilliam Charles Bell, 6119, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 34. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

1739Private Alfred Gordon Beverley, 5047, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

1806Private Aubery William Bindon, 757, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 36. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

1939Sergeant John Rider Bleasby, 247, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 30. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

2232Private Frank Botha, 5977, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

2659Lance Corporal Ernest Frederick Brockwell, 6288, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

2738Second Lieutenant Arthur Ernest Brown, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 30. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

2771Private Henry Brown, 3856, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

2907Company Sergeant Major James Wilfred Bryant, 4871, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 26. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

2908Private Joseph William Bryant, 1471, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

3119Private Roy Cuthbert Burton, 4872, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 28. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

3120Private Vivian Roland Burton, 4873, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 30. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

3250Private George Callaghan, 2447, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

3375Lance Corporal Arthur Dowley Carlisle, 968, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 27. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

3445Private James Carson, 5439, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

3481Private Richard Charles Carter, 1510, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops. Throwing caution to the wind and charging forward Corporal Harold Cherry (1st Bn B Coy) and his friend Richard Carter raced through the underbrush towards an enemy trench. As they leapt in Richard Carter was shot dead and Cherry wounded.

1916

3993Corporal Alfred John Clews, 3556, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

4001Private Cyril Claude Victor Clift, 4758, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

4468Private William Edward Cooper, 2744, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Killed in action, at Waterlot Farm.

1916

4583Private Augustus Cowie, 551, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

5077Lance Corporal Llewellyn George Davidson, 5057, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

5151Private Percy Frederick Davis, 5459, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 26. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

5569Corporal Frederick Dent, 4887, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died of wounds, at Delville Wood.

1916

5807Lance Corporal Percy King Dixon, 2386, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 35. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

5832Lance Corporal Herbert Dodd, 25, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

5984Corporal Neville Doyle, 5496, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

6038Private Leslie Howard Drury, 650, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

6779Lance Corporal Douglas Estill, 48, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

7099Lance Corporal Charles Carlisle Fichat, 928, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

1916

7116Private Arthur Filby, 2069, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 34. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

7276Private Thomas Nuttall Flitcroft, 4890, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 25. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

7296Private Aubrey James Fockens, 402, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

7663Lance Sergeant John French, 1803, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

7708Private Nicholas Peter Froneman, 5134, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

7794Private Dudley Beresford Hoole Fynn, 1387, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

7818Lance Corporal Norman McNab Gaisford, 5229, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

8246Lance Corporal Francis Ignatius Glazebrook, 324, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

8373Private John Harry Gooding, 2073, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

8461Private Bertie Vincent Gough, 3193, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

8575Private John Grant, 5424, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 32. Missing in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

8797Private William Grigg, 5117, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

8973Private Alfred Hagell, 2947, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 41. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

8982Captain Ernst Albert Linsingen Hahn, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 28. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

9102Private Gert Victor Hammond, 5245, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action.

1916

9130Second Lieutenant Alfred Charles Hanks, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

9202Private Victor Hare, 5480, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

9258Private Ashley Ronald Harris, 1377, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

1916

9461Lieutenant John Doria Haviland, 10th Bn. (Royal Fusiliers), aged 34. Died of wounds.

1916

40759Private Glynn Rupert Hitzeroth, 4800, 59th Bn. (Australian Infantry, A.I.F.), aged 22. Killed in action.

1916

10032Private John Stevens Hodge, 5873, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

10141Second Lieutenant John Manson Hollingworth, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

10144Private William Rule Hollister, 1180, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

10371Gunner Charles Gordon Genders Howe, 34534, 5th "C" Reserve Bde. (Royal Field Artillery), aged 30. Died of heart failure.

1916

10378Private Charles Sutton Howell, 6442, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 32. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

10382Lance Sergeant Joseph Leigh Howell, 3983, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

10562Corporal Thomas Hunter, 1175, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

10596Sergeant William James Miller Husband, 2146, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

1916

10664Private Frank Horace Indge, 6443, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 28. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

10687Private Alexander Duncan Innes, 874, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

10745Lance Corporal Gerald Raymond Israel, 4999, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

11927Private Benjamin Lombard Keet, 1244, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

12053Private George William Kensley, 1220, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

13192Sergeant Victor Edward Ledbury, 2547, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

13494Sergeant Curwen Margam Lewis, 4924, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 37. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

13784Private Dirk Jacobus Lombard, 20, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Missing in action, at Waterlot Farm.

1916

14047Sergeant Robert Lupton, 4921, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

14325Captain Donald Ronald MacLachlan, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 43. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

14357Lieutenant Colonel Carroll Charles MacNamara, 1st Bn. (Royal Irish Rifles), aged 41. Died of wounds, received 1st July, commanding his regiment in the Somme.

1916

15873Sergeant Robert McClure, 5911, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 44. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

15940Private Murdoch McDonald, 1863, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 42. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

16053Private Archibald McSporran Blue McKay, 5070, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Waterlot Farm.

1916

16114Private Andrew McLachlan, 3684, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Died whilst a POW.

1916

16120Private Keith Athol McLachlan, 7501, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

16172Private Fergus David McLeroth, 2505, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

16649Captain George John Miller, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 35. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

16685Private William Miller, 3486, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 25. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

17540Private Alexander Archibald Morton, 5430, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Missing in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

1916

17620Private Harvey Moss, 2176, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

1916

18046Private Duncan Munro, 5030, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 35. Died of wounds.

1916

18575Private Charles Victor Nesbitt, 6092, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. As reported by Sgt Jack Naisby (3rd Bn D Coy) who later wrote from the London General Hospital: "Private Charles Nesbitt of the SA Scottish was the first man I saw killed in Delville Wood on July 16 and I buried him myself. I took his personal effects. He was an orderly attached to HQ and had just left our officers when he was killed about forty yards from our lines.".

1916

18614Private Charles Frederick William Newell, 8123, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

1916

18631Private Ellis Alban Newton, 2051, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

18632Private Frederick Newton, 5946, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 39. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

1916

18637Private Percy Newton, 1208, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

We will remember them.

On This Day — 16 July

We remember those who died in service on this day:

- 1900 46610 — Burgher Willem Morkel Du Toit, State Artillery : Gen Gravett Commando (Boer Forces), aged 18. Killed in action, Tygerpoort.

- 1900 45984 — Burgher Johannes Daniel (M. Sn) Koch, Utrecht Commando (Boer Forces), aged 17. Killed in action, Pongolabosch.

- 1900 45983 — Burgher Phillip Jacobus Koch, Utrecht Commando (Boer Forces), aged 50. Killed in action, Pongolabosch.

- 1900 47691 — Burgher Izaak Johannes Hatten Marais, NZASM Commando (Boer Forces), aged 45. Killed in action, Tygerpoort, Pretoria.

- 1900 45361 — Burgher Andries Hendrik Pelser, Pretoria Commando (Boer Forces), aged 25. Killed in action, Middelburg.

- 1900 44360 — Burgher Johnie/Eddie Van Heerden, Cmdt Aucamp Commando (Boer Forces), aged 25. Killed in action, Witpoort near Bapsfontein.

- 1901 46508 — Burgher P.l. Erasmus, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Doornkloof, Middelburg.

- 1901 48274 — Burgher Casper Jeremiah Geyer, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 61. Died of pneumonia while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

- 1901 45564 — Burgher Sarel Gerhardus Murray, Boer Forces, aged 30. Killed in action, Venterskroon.

- 1915 39903 — Labourer Walter Damonds, 3110, Internal Affairs (South African Native Labour Corps), aged 25. Died on active service.

- 1915 12762 — Labourer Nathaniel Kwenade, 19339, South African Labour Corps, aged 42. Died of tuberculosis.

- 1916 151 — Private John Hedley Adams, 785, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 34. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 409 — Private Frank Allsop, 1764, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 605 — Corporal Robert Appleton, 3712, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 951 — Private Hyman Raphael Baker, 1146, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 1370 — Private Orlando Leonard Bean, 5044, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Missing in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 1499 — Lance Corporal Fitzwilliam Charles Bell, 6119, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 34. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 1739 — Private Alfred Gordon Beverley, 5047, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 1806 — Private Aubery William Bindon, 757, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 36. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 1939 — Sergeant John Rider Bleasby, 247, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 30. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 2232 — Private Frank Botha, 5977, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 2659 — Lance Corporal Ernest Frederick Brockwell, 6288, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 2738 — Second Lieutenant Arthur Ernest Brown, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 30. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 2771 — Private Henry Brown, 3856, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 2907 — Company Sergeant Major James Wilfred Bryant, 4871, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 26. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 2908 — Private Joseph William Bryant, 1471, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 3119 — Private Roy Cuthbert Burton, 4872, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 28. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 3120 — Private Vivian Roland Burton, 4873, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 30. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 3250 — Private George Callaghan, 2447, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 3375 — Lance Corporal Arthur Dowley Carlisle, 968, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 27. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 3445 — Private James Carson, 5439, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 3481 — Private Richard Charles Carter, 1510, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops. Throwing caution to the wind and charging forward Corporal Harold Cherry (1st Bn B Coy) and his friend Richard Carter raced through the underbrush towards an enemy trench. As they leapt in Richard Carter was shot dead and Cherry wounded.

- 1916 3993 — Corporal Alfred John Clews, 3556, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 4001 — Private Cyril Claude Victor Clift, 4758, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 4468 — Private William Edward Cooper, 2744, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Killed in action, at Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 4583 — Private Augustus Cowie, 551, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 5077 — Lance Corporal Llewellyn George Davidson, 5057, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 5151 — Private Percy Frederick Davis, 5459, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 26. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 5569 — Corporal Frederick Dent, 4887, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died of wounds, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 5807 — Lance Corporal Percy King Dixon, 2386, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 35. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 5832 — Lance Corporal Herbert Dodd, 25, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 5984 — Corporal Neville Doyle, 5496, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 6038 — Private Leslie Howard Drury, 650, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 6779 — Lance Corporal Douglas Estill, 48, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 7099 — Lance Corporal Charles Carlisle Fichat, 928, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

- 1916 7116 — Private Arthur Filby, 2069, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 34. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 7276 — Private Thomas Nuttall Flitcroft, 4890, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 25. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 7296 — Private Aubrey James Fockens, 402, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 7663 — Lance Sergeant John French, 1803, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 7708 — Private Nicholas Peter Froneman, 5134, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 7794 — Private Dudley Beresford Hoole Fynn, 1387, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 7818 — Lance Corporal Norman McNab Gaisford, 5229, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 8246 — Lance Corporal Francis Ignatius Glazebrook, 324, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 8373 — Private John Harry Gooding, 2073, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 8461 — Private Bertie Vincent Gough, 3193, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 8575 — Private John Grant, 5424, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 32. Missing in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 8797 — Private William Grigg, 5117, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 8973 — Private Alfred Hagell, 2947, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 41. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 8982 — Captain Ernst Albert Linsingen Hahn, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 28. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 9102 — Private Gert Victor Hammond, 5245, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action.

- 1916 9130 — Second Lieutenant Alfred Charles Hanks, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 9202 — Private Victor Hare, 5480, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 9258 — Private Ashley Ronald Harris, 1377, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

- 1916 9461 — Lieutenant John Doria Haviland, 10th Bn. (Royal Fusiliers), aged 34. Died of wounds.

- 1916 40759 — Private Glynn Rupert Hitzeroth, 4800, 59th Bn. (Australian Infantry, A.I.F.), aged 22. Killed in action.

- 1916 10032 — Private John Stevens Hodge, 5873, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 10141 — Second Lieutenant John Manson Hollingworth, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 10144 — Private William Rule Hollister, 1180, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 10371 — Gunner Charles Gordon Genders Howe, 34534, 5th "C" Reserve Bde. (Royal Field Artillery), aged 30. Died of heart failure.

- 1916 10378 — Private Charles Sutton Howell, 6442, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 32. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 10382 — Lance Sergeant Joseph Leigh Howell, 3983, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 10562 — Corporal Thomas Hunter, 1175, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 10596 — Sergeant William James Miller Husband, 2146, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

- 1916 10664 — Private Frank Horace Indge, 6443, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 28. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 10687 — Private Alexander Duncan Innes, 874, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 10745 — Lance Corporal Gerald Raymond Israel, 4999, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 11927 — Private Benjamin Lombard Keet, 1244, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 12053 — Private George William Kensley, 1220, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 19. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 13192 — Sergeant Victor Edward Ledbury, 2547, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 24. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 13494 — Sergeant Curwen Margam Lewis, 4924, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 37. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 13784 — Private Dirk Jacobus Lombard, 20, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Missing in action, at Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 14047 — Sergeant Robert Lupton, 4921, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 14325 — Captain Donald Ronald MacLachlan, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 43. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 14357 — Lieutenant Colonel Carroll Charles MacNamara, 1st Bn. (Royal Irish Rifles), aged 41. Died of wounds, received 1st July, commanding his regiment in the Somme.

- 1916 15873 — Sergeant Robert McClure, 5911, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 44. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 15940 — Private Murdoch McDonald, 1863, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 42. Killed in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 16053 — Private Archibald McSporran Blue McKay, 5070, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Killed in action, at Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 16114 — Private Andrew McLachlan, 3684, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Died whilst a POW.

- 1916 16120 — Private Keith Athol McLachlan, 7501, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 16172 — Private Fergus David McLeroth, 2505, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry). Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 16649 — Captain George John Miller, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 35. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 16685 — Private William Miller, 3486, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 25. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 17540 — Private Alexander Archibald Morton, 5430, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Missing in action, at Delville Wood or Waterlot Farm.

- 1916 17620 — Private Harvey Moss, 2176, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 21. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

- 1916 18046 — Private Duncan Munro, 5030, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 35. Died of wounds.

- 1916 18575 — Private Charles Victor Nesbitt, 6092, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 18. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. As reported by Sgt Jack Naisby (3rd Bn D Coy) who later wrote from the London General Hospital: "Private Charles Nesbitt of the SA Scottish was the first man I saw killed in Delville Wood on July 16 and I buried him myself. I took his personal effects. He was an orderly attached to HQ and had just left our officers when he was killed about forty yards from our lines.".

- 1916 18614 — Private Charles Frederick William Newell, 8123, 1st Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 20. Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Brigadier-General Lukin was ordered to support the attack of the 11th Royal Scots [27th Brigade] on the orchard, situated in the northern sector of Longueval, between North Street and Flers Road. The Scots would attack along North Street while B and C Companies of the 1st SAI would attack northwards in the wood, parallel to the Royal Scots. The South African attack also failed. The enemy fire scythed down the advancing troops.

- 1916 18631 — Private Ellis Alban Newton, 2051, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 22. Killed in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 18632 — Private Frederick Newton, 5946, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 39. Missing in action, at Delville Wood.

- 1916 18637 — Private Percy Newton, 1208, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 23. Died of wounds, received at Delville Wood.

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