Died of wounds, gun shot wound to abdomen and neck, while with "A" Coy. Carriers that were sent NW of Padova in the direction of Villa Franca and encountered sporadic enemy contacts. He was hospitalized but died the following day 30 April
Son of Sophia L. Valentine, of Mill Street, Saron, Cape Province. Brother of Margaret Valentine. Born Newlands, Cape Province. A labourer. He was unmarried.