Identity
Person No.
20519
Service No.
31608
Last Name
First Name
Leonard Scott Metcalfe
Initials
L S M
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
22
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
DOW 2,688
Died of wounds
Cause of Death
Died of wounds, received near Menastir. A patrol from "C" Coy encountered the enemy and in the subsequent skirmish, he was wounded. Although an attempt was made to carry him back, he was in great pain and asked to be left where he was. He died the same day and was buried by the enemy. The grave was discovered by the Allies on 5 January 1942 in Bardia
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Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
Cemetery
Coordinates
Notes
Son of Mrs. Esther Porter, of 13, Sixth Avenue, Northmead, Benoni. Born in Johannesburg. A clerk.
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