Died of wounds, received by Anti-Tank fire and shelling in the Viterbo Area. When the Regiment advanced at 0900 hours, they encountered the enemy in prepared positions. He died of wounds during the advance
Son of Cornelius Johannes and Maria van Rooyen (nee Adams), of 26 Lake Avenue, Benoni, Transvaal. Born in Pietermaritzburg. A labourer. He was unmarried.