On This Day

On This Day — 28 November

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1899

47521Burgher Christiaan C Bekker, Boer Forces (Potchefstroom), aged 20. Killed in action, Mafeking.

1899

47465Burgher Christiaan Frederik Beukes, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 31. Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

1899

47333Burgher G.j. Boshoff, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Mafeking.

1899

47328Burgher Gerhardus J Boshoff, Boer Forces (Rustenburg Commando), aged 18. Killed in action, Mafeking.

1899

46933Burgher Carl Hendrik Dauth, Boer Forces (Lichtenburg Commando). Killed in action, Tweerivieren/Modder River.

1899

46932Burgher Diederik Albert Willem Dauth, Boer Forces (Lichtenburg Commando), aged 30. Killed in action, Jacobsdal Hosp.

1899

46820Burgher Adriaan Johannes Gysbertus (Adaan) De La Rey, Boer Forces (Lichtenburg Commando), aged 18. Killed in action, Jacobsdal Hosp.

1899

43470Burgher Du Plessis, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Kimberley.

1899

46702Burgher C.j./S. Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando). Killed in action, Modder River.

1899

46680Burgher Paul Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

1899

46544Burgher Johan Martin Enslin, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere/Modder River.

1899

46537Burgher Cornelis Francois Erasmus, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando), aged 36. Killed in action, Modder River.

1899

46518Burgher Lourens Francois Erasmus, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando), aged 30. Killed in action, Modder River.

1899

46493Burgher Andries Johannes Erwee, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando), aged 22. Killed in action, Modder River.

1899

45698Burgher Nicolaas Mentz, Boer Forces (Potchefstroom). Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

1899

45651Burgher Jacobus Petrus Minnaar, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Modder River.

1899

45385Burgher Francois Hector O' Reilly, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere/Modder River.

1899

45217Burgher Johannes Lodewikus Petrus Pretorius, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 27. Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

1899

44983Burgher Lourentius Antonius Schlebusch, Boer Forces (Schweizer Reneke Commando), aged 37. Killed in action, Tweeriviere/Modder River.

1899

44958Burgher David Jacobus Scholtz, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 48. Killed in action, Modder River/Tweeriviere.

1899

44713Burgher Herman Ludwig Lt Stuckenberg, Boer Forces (OFS Artillery Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

1899

44694Burgher Petrus J.f. Swanepoel, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando). Killed in action, Modder River.

1899

44600Burgher Melt Uys, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

1899

44369Burgher Johannes Lodewicus Van Heerden, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 25. Killed in action, Tweerivierren/Modder River.

1899

44354Burgher Pieter Schalk Jacobus Van Heerden, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 50. Killed in action, Tweerivierren/Modder River.

1899

44465Burgher Rudolf Johannes Van Der Merwe, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando), aged 25. Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

1899

43844Burgher Wessels, Boer Forces (Potchefstroom dorp-commando). Killed in action, Tweerivieren/Modder River.

1899

43819Burgher Wiese, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando), aged 16. Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

1899

43811Burgher Willemse, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando), aged 30. Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

1900

47881Burgher Andries Petrus Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 19. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, Ceylon.

1900

48477Burgher David Renier Esterhuizen, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 29. Died of malaria while a prisoner of war, Groenpunt.

1900

47880Burgher Jan Hendrik Olivier, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 22. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, Ceylon.

1901

46966Burgher Carl Wh Cremer, Boer Forces (Jack Hindon Commando), aged 33. Killed in action, Groenvlei(Naboomspruit).

1901

46964Burgher Gabriel Johannes Croukamp, Boer Forces, aged 30. Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

1901

46463Burgher Fouche, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Tontelboschkolk.

1901

43756Burgher Jordaan, Boer Forces (Gen Van Deventer Commando). Killed in action, Tontelboskolk.

1901

46080Burgher Cornelis Jordaan, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Tontelboschkolk.

1901

45006Burgher Andries Scheepers, Boer Forces, aged 66. Killed in action, Bastardsdrift, Aliwal North.

1901

48372Burgher Jacobus Johannes Snyman, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 28. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, Ladysmith (TINTOWN).

1901

44373Burgher F. G. Van Ginkel Bekker, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Bitterfontein, Namakwaland.

1901

44479Burgher Johannes. J. Van Der Merwe, Boer Forces, aged 19. Killed in action, Tontelboskolk.

1916

4754Dresser Albert Edward Crowe, 653, South African Veterinary Corps (Corps), aged 47. Died of malaria.

1916

7519Flight Sub-Lieutenant Neville Wall Frames, 1st Squadron (Royal Naval Air Service), aged 20. Died of wounds.

1916

7871Driver James Gardner, MT/1084, M.t. (South African Service Corps (Corps)). Died of blackwater fever, at Durban.

1916

8139Pack Leader George Gidja, 13070, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Mbuyuni.

1916

10270Sergeant Albert James Horne, Z/179, 26th (South African) Squadron (Royal Flying Corps). Accidentally killed, gun shot wound neck, at Morogoro.

1916

14459Labourer William Mafoforana, 11119, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Died of malaria, at Dar Es Salaam.

1916

15745Driver Jim Mbandhleni, 12923, Animal Transport (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Died of malaria, at Morogoro.

1916

25116Airman 2nd Class Gordon Thompson, Z/302, 26th (South African) Squadron (Royal Flying Corps). Accidentally killed, gun shot wound to abdomen, at Morogoro.

1916

25677Private George Stanley Tyacke, South African Medical Corps (Corps). Died of blackwater fever.

1917

2769Lieutenant George Miller Brown, 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers, aged 27. Killed in action.

1917

3695Private William Cheyne, 300936, 1st/7th Bn. (Royal Scots), aged 21. Died of wounds.

1918

499Sergeant William Anderson, T/1629, Animal Transport (South African Service Corps (Corps)). Died of pneumonia.

1918

3465Gunner Charles Thomas Carter, 965305, No. 7 Training School (Royal Field Artillery), aged 45. Died on active service.

1918

4223Sergeant Major William Goldsmith Cole, 209, South African Medical Corps (Corps), aged 33. Died of internal strangulation complicating influenza.

1918

4552Sergeant James Dick Couper, 12296, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps), aged 49. Died of influenza.

1918

6706Driver Gerhardus Martinus Erasmus, MT/6991, M.t. (South African Service Corps (Corps)), aged 28. Died of pneumonia and influenza.

1918

11677Private George Jury, RC/63, 2nd (South African Road Corps (Corps)). Died of influenza.

1918

15275Private James Martin, 5132, 4th South African Infantry, aged 52. Died of pleurisy and syncope.

1918

18241Private Jan Rossouw Myburgh, 19097, 1st South African Infantry, aged 21. Died of wounds, received 10th November.

1919

3932Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant Frederick William George Clarke, 175, 1st Regiment (South African Mounted Rifles), aged 33. Committed suicide.

1920

22931Sergeant Alfred Mercy Sheppard, 3954, 9th (South African Horse), aged 48. Died of tuberculosis.

1940

16413Private Walter H Meredith, 186707, Q Service Corps (Corps), aged 31. Died on active service.

1940

20465Ordinary Seaman Michael Bruce Pollard-Urquhart, C/JX.222568, H.M.S. Bacchante (Royal Navy), aged 60. Died of pneumococcal meningitis.

1940

29138Private Bernard Zulu, N/5107, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Died of meningitis.

1941

14971Sergeant Desmond Alwyn Mannheim, 213040, South African Corps of Signals (Corps), aged 21. Died in shooting accident, while he was on active service.

1941

18423Private Levin Ndhlovu, N/27627, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Died of injuries, falling from moving vehicle.

1941

21942Air Mechanic Petrus Theodorus Ernst Roux, 313090, South African Air Force (Corps). Died on active service.

1942

165Fireman Norman Adams, S.S. Nova Scotia (Liverpool). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

166Private Norman Cecil Adams, 7241, 2nd Bn. (Royal Durban Light Infantry), aged 42. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

360Gunner Norman Osbert Loach Allcock, 237328, 1 Field Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 46. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

364Corporal Dave Allen, 5974, South African Corps of Signals (Corps), aged 46. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

445Private Alan Gordon Anderson, 142541, 5 Res. M.T. Coy. (Q Service Corps (Corps)), aged 44. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

464Warrant Officer Class II George Alexander Anderson, 189627, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

711Private Skidmore Fowler Ashby, 6503, Natal Mounted Rifles, aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

748Trooper Jack Atkinson, 214084, 7th Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Armoured Corps (Corps)), aged 42. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1117Gunner Adam Willem Johannes Barnard, 109390, South African Artillery (Corps), aged 32. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1204Gunner Claude Logan Barrie, 143993, 1 Anti-Tank Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 49. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1274Private Hugo Amos Willem Basson, SAP/195541, South African Corps of Military Police (Corps), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1299Private James William Bates, 186383, Q Service Corps (Corps), aged 41. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1377Corporal Thomas James Beard, 215050, Composite Railway Operating Coy. (South African Engineer Corps (Corps)), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1437Warrant Officer Class II Thomas Samuel Beddy, 179972, South African Intelligence Corps (Corps), aged 34. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1547Private Alfred Bendall, 144816, 1st (Royal Natal Carbineers), aged 24. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

1934Corporal Andries Johannes Blatt, 134323, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 51. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

2265Private Botha, 82172, 2nd (Regiment Botha). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

2300Air Woman Bothma, F/268935, Women's Auxiliary Air Force (S.A.A.F.), aged 21. Died on active service.

1942

2389Sapper Brain George Bowness, 190233, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 28. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

2483Private George Nicol Brand, 93245, 2nd Bn. (Royal Durban Light Infantry), aged 56. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

2671Sergeant Francis Wesley Brokensha, 99156, South African Corps of Signals (Corps), aged 47. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

3172Lance Bombardier Clifford Buxton-Forman, 108272, 2 A.A. Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 44. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

3464Sub-Lieutenant Alfred Samuel Carter, 330689, H.M. Submarine Triton (South African Navy (Corps)), aged 22. Reported missing, presumed killed, in the loss of the Greek submarine Triton.

1942

4935Fireman Stephen Andrew Damons, S.S. Nova Scotia (Liverpool), aged 42. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

5091Corporal Arthur Leslie Davies, 105487, Technical Service Corps (Corps), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

5503Corporal Francis Louis Defferary, 189075, Q Service Corps (Corps). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

5786Lieutenant Graham Dowling Divine, 106009, 1 Anti-Tank Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 31. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

5797Sapper George Stephen Frederick Dixon, 190867, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 39. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

5993Private Joseph Richard Drake, 77422, 2nd (Regiment Botha). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

6294Corporal Donald Derges Dunlop, 6092, Natal Mounted Rifles, aged 22. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

6368Corporal Leonard Barend Dyzel, 188617, Q Service Corps (Corps). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

1942

6378Gunner Edwin Arthur Eales, 53282, 3 Field Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 21. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

We will remember them.

On This Day — 28 November

We remember those who died in service on this day:

- 1899 47521 — Burgher Christiaan C Bekker, Boer Forces (Potchefstroom), aged 20. Killed in action, Mafeking.

- 1899 47465 — Burgher Christiaan Frederik Beukes, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 31. Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

- 1899 47333 — Burgher G.j. Boshoff, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Mafeking.

- 1899 47328 — Burgher Gerhardus J Boshoff, Boer Forces (Rustenburg Commando), aged 18. Killed in action, Mafeking.

- 1899 46933 — Burgher Carl Hendrik Dauth, Boer Forces (Lichtenburg Commando). Killed in action, Tweerivieren/Modder River.

- 1899 46932 — Burgher Diederik Albert Willem Dauth, Boer Forces (Lichtenburg Commando), aged 30. Killed in action, Jacobsdal Hosp.

- 1899 46820 — Burgher Adriaan Johannes Gysbertus (Adaan) De La Rey, Boer Forces (Lichtenburg Commando), aged 18. Killed in action, Jacobsdal Hosp.

- 1899 43470 — Burgher Du Plessis, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Kimberley.

- 1899 46702 — Burgher C.j./S. Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando). Killed in action, Modder River.

- 1899 46680 — Burgher Paul Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

- 1899 46544 — Burgher Johan Martin Enslin, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere/Modder River.

- 1899 46537 — Burgher Cornelis Francois Erasmus, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando), aged 36. Killed in action, Modder River.

- 1899 46518 — Burgher Lourens Francois Erasmus, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando), aged 30. Killed in action, Modder River.

- 1899 46493 — Burgher Andries Johannes Erwee, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando), aged 22. Killed in action, Modder River.

- 1899 45698 — Burgher Nicolaas Mentz, Boer Forces (Potchefstroom). Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

- 1899 45651 — Burgher Jacobus Petrus Minnaar, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Modder River.

- 1899 45385 — Burgher Francois Hector O' Reilly, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere/Modder River.

- 1899 45217 — Burgher Johannes Lodewikus Petrus Pretorius, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 27. Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

- 1899 44983 — Burgher Lourentius Antonius Schlebusch, Boer Forces (Schweizer Reneke Commando), aged 37. Killed in action, Tweeriviere/Modder River.

- 1899 44958 — Burgher David Jacobus Scholtz, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 48. Killed in action, Modder River/Tweeriviere.

- 1899 44713 — Burgher Herman Ludwig Lt Stuckenberg, Boer Forces (OFS Artillery Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

- 1899 44694 — Burgher Petrus J.f. Swanepoel, Boer Forces (Winburg Commando). Killed in action, Modder River.

- 1899 44600 — Burgher Melt Uys, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando). Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

- 1899 44369 — Burgher Johannes Lodewicus Van Heerden, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 25. Killed in action, Tweerivierren/Modder River.

- 1899 44354 — Burgher Pieter Schalk Jacobus Van Heerden, Boer Forces (Bloemhof Commando), aged 50. Killed in action, Tweerivierren/Modder River.

- 1899 44465 — Burgher Rudolf Johannes Van Der Merwe, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando), aged 25. Killed in action, Tweeriviere.

- 1899 43844 — Burgher Wessels, Boer Forces (Potchefstroom dorp-commando). Killed in action, Tweerivieren/Modder River.

- 1899 43819 — Burgher Wiese, Boer Forces (Bloemfontein Commando), aged 16. Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

- 1899 43811 — Burgher Willemse, Boer Forces (Hoopstad Commando), aged 30. Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

- 1900 47881 — Burgher Andries Petrus Du Plessis, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 19. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, Ceylon.

- 1900 48477 — Burgher David Renier Esterhuizen, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 29. Died of malaria while a prisoner of war, Groenpunt.

- 1900 47880 — Burgher Jan Hendrik Olivier, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 22. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, Ceylon.

- 1901 46966 — Burgher Carl Wh Cremer, Boer Forces (Jack Hindon Commando), aged 33. Killed in action, Groenvlei(Naboomspruit).

- 1901 46964 — Burgher Gabriel Johannes Croukamp, Boer Forces, aged 30. Killed in action, Tweerivieren.

- 1901 46463 — Burgher Fouche, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Tontelboschkolk.

- 1901 43756 — Burgher Jordaan, Boer Forces (Gen Van Deventer Commando). Killed in action, Tontelboskolk.

- 1901 46080 — Burgher Cornelis Jordaan, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Tontelboschkolk.

- 1901 45006 — Burgher Andries Scheepers, Boer Forces, aged 66. Killed in action, Bastardsdrift, Aliwal North.

- 1901 48372 — Burgher Jacobus Johannes Snyman, Boer Forces (Prisoner of War), aged 28. Died of typhoid while a prisoner of war, Ladysmith (TINTOWN).

- 1901 44373 — Burgher F. G. Van Ginkel Bekker, Boer Forces. Killed in action, Bitterfontein, Namakwaland.

- 1901 44479 — Burgher Johannes. J. Van Der Merwe, Boer Forces, aged 19. Killed in action, Tontelboskolk.

- 1916 4754 — Dresser Albert Edward Crowe, 653, South African Veterinary Corps (Corps), aged 47. Died of malaria.

- 1916 7519 — Flight Sub-Lieutenant Neville Wall Frames, 1st Squadron (Royal Naval Air Service), aged 20. Died of wounds.

- 1916 7871 — Driver James Gardner, MT/1084, M.t. (South African Service Corps (Corps)). Died of blackwater fever, at Durban.

- 1916 8139 — Pack Leader George Gidja, 13070, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Mbuyuni.

- 1916 10270 — Sergeant Albert James Horne, Z/179, 26th (South African) Squadron (Royal Flying Corps). Accidentally killed, gun shot wound neck, at Morogoro.

- 1916 14459 — Labourer William Mafoforana, 11119, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Died of malaria, at Dar Es Salaam.

- 1916 15745 — Driver Jim Mbandhleni, 12923, Animal Transport (South African Native Labour Corps (Corps)). Died of malaria, at Morogoro.

- 1916 25116 — Airman 2nd Class Gordon Thompson, Z/302, 26th (South African) Squadron (Royal Flying Corps). Accidentally killed, gun shot wound to abdomen, at Morogoro.

- 1916 25677 — Private George Stanley Tyacke, South African Medical Corps (Corps). Died of blackwater fever.

- 1917 2769 — Lieutenant George Miller Brown, 12th (Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers, aged 27. Killed in action.

- 1917 3695 — Private William Cheyne, 300936, 1st/7th Bn. (Royal Scots), aged 21. Died of wounds.

- 1918 499 — Sergeant William Anderson, T/1629, Animal Transport (South African Service Corps (Corps)). Died of pneumonia.

- 1918 3465 — Gunner Charles Thomas Carter, 965305, No. 7 Training School (Royal Field Artillery), aged 45. Died on active service.

- 1918 4223 — Sergeant Major William Goldsmith Cole, 209, South African Medical Corps (Corps), aged 33. Died of internal strangulation complicating influenza.

- 1918 4552 — Sergeant James Dick Couper, 12296, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps), aged 49. Died of influenza.

- 1918 6706 — Driver Gerhardus Martinus Erasmus, MT/6991, M.t. (South African Service Corps (Corps)), aged 28. Died of pneumonia and influenza.

- 1918 11677 — Private George Jury, RC/63, 2nd (South African Road Corps (Corps)). Died of influenza.

- 1918 15275 — Private James Martin, 5132, 4th South African Infantry, aged 52. Died of pleurisy and syncope.

- 1918 18241 — Private Jan Rossouw Myburgh, 19097, 1st South African Infantry, aged 21. Died of wounds, received 10th November.

- 1919 3932 — Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant Frederick William George Clarke, 175, 1st Regiment (South African Mounted Rifles), aged 33. Committed suicide.

- 1920 22931 — Sergeant Alfred Mercy Sheppard, 3954, 9th (South African Horse), aged 48. Died of tuberculosis.

- 1940 16413 — Private Walter H Meredith, 186707, Q Service Corps (Corps), aged 31. Died on active service.

- 1940 20465 — Ordinary Seaman Michael Bruce Pollard-Urquhart, C/JX.222568, H.M.S. Bacchante (Royal Navy), aged 60. Died of pneumococcal meningitis.

- 1940 29138 — Private Bernard Zulu, N/5107, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Died of meningitis.

- 1941 14971 — Sergeant Desmond Alwyn Mannheim, 213040, South African Corps of Signals (Corps), aged 21. Died in shooting accident, while he was on active service.

- 1941 18423 — Private Levin Ndhlovu, N/27627, South African Native Labour Corps (Corps). Died of injuries, falling from moving vehicle.

- 1941 21942 — Air Mechanic Petrus Theodorus Ernst Roux, 313090, South African Air Force (Corps). Died on active service.

- 1942 165 — Fireman Norman Adams, S.S. Nova Scotia (Liverpool). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 166 — Private Norman Cecil Adams, 7241, 2nd Bn. (Royal Durban Light Infantry), aged 42. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 360 — Gunner Norman Osbert Loach Allcock, 237328, 1 Field Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 46. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 364 — Corporal Dave Allen, 5974, South African Corps of Signals (Corps), aged 46. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 445 — Private Alan Gordon Anderson, 142541, 5 Res. M.T. Coy. (Q Service Corps (Corps)), aged 44. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 464 — Warrant Officer Class II George Alexander Anderson, 189627, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 711 — Private Skidmore Fowler Ashby, 6503, Natal Mounted Rifles, aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 748 — Trooper Jack Atkinson, 214084, 7th Reconnaissance Bn. (South African Armoured Corps (Corps)), aged 42. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1117 — Gunner Adam Willem Johannes Barnard, 109390, South African Artillery (Corps), aged 32. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1204 — Gunner Claude Logan Barrie, 143993, 1 Anti-Tank Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 49. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1274 — Private Hugo Amos Willem Basson, SAP/195541, South African Corps of Military Police (Corps), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1299 — Private James William Bates, 186383, Q Service Corps (Corps), aged 41. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1377 — Corporal Thomas James Beard, 215050, Composite Railway Operating Coy. (South African Engineer Corps (Corps)), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1437 — Warrant Officer Class II Thomas Samuel Beddy, 179972, South African Intelligence Corps (Corps), aged 34. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1547 — Private Alfred Bendall, 144816, 1st (Royal Natal Carbineers), aged 24. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 1934 — Corporal Andries Johannes Blatt, 134323, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 51. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 2265 — Private Botha, 82172, 2nd (Regiment Botha). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 2300 — Air Woman Bothma, F/268935, Women's Auxiliary Air Force (S.A.A.F.), aged 21. Died on active service.

- 1942 2389 — Sapper Brain George Bowness, 190233, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 28. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 2483 — Private George Nicol Brand, 93245, 2nd Bn. (Royal Durban Light Infantry), aged 56. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 2671 — Sergeant Francis Wesley Brokensha, 99156, South African Corps of Signals (Corps), aged 47. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 3172 — Lance Bombardier Clifford Buxton-Forman, 108272, 2 A.A. Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 44. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 3464 — Sub-Lieutenant Alfred Samuel Carter, 330689, H.M. Submarine Triton (South African Navy (Corps)), aged 22. Reported missing, presumed killed, in the loss of the Greek submarine Triton.

- 1942 4935 — Fireman Stephen Andrew Damons, S.S. Nova Scotia (Liverpool), aged 42. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 5091 — Corporal Arthur Leslie Davies, 105487, Technical Service Corps (Corps), aged 38. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 5503 — Corporal Francis Louis Defferary, 189075, Q Service Corps (Corps). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 5786 — Lieutenant Graham Dowling Divine, 106009, 1 Anti-Tank Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 31. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 5797 — Sapper George Stephen Frederick Dixon, 190867, South African Engineer Corps (Corps), aged 39. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 5993 — Private Joseph Richard Drake, 77422, 2nd (Regiment Botha). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 6294 — Corporal Donald Derges Dunlop, 6092, Natal Mounted Rifles, aged 22. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 6368 — Corporal Leonard Barend Dyzel, 188617, Q Service Corps (Corps). Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

- 1942 6378 — Gunner Edwin Arthur Eales, 53282, 3 Field Regiment (South African Artillery (Corps)), aged 21. Lost at sea on S. S. Nova Scotia, torpedoed and sunk by U-177. En route from Aden to Durban, South Africa. Carrying 6 passengers, 11 military and naval personnel, 134 South African guards and 765 Italian civil internees.

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