Identity
Person No.
28561
Service No.
29119
Last Name
First Name
Edward John
Initials
E J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Edward John and Kate Eliza Wills, of 662, Gloucester Street, East Christchurch, New Zealand. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Citation
LG Sup 17 December 1917, pg. 13202 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, at Gravenstafel on 4/10/1917. During the advance he led his section in the attack and just before reaching the objective had his arm blown off. With a splendid determination he refused all assistance, ordered his men to push on and by coolness and courage, he steadied them at a trying period. He has always shown a fine devotion to duty."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project