Identity
Person No.
28406
Service No.
11172
Last Name
First Name
David Jacobus
Initials
D J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause code
KIA 14,310
Killed in action
Cause of Death
Killed in action, during a diversionary attack on enemy positions near El Alamein. This was to cover an advance of troops from the 3 SA Bde. This was unsuccessful and all troops withdrew
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Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
Cemetery
Coordinates
Notes
Son of David Jacobus and Alice Dorothy Williams, of 175 Cathcart Road, Queenstown, Cape Province. Born in Fort Beaufort, Cape Province. A baker. He was unmarried and had 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
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