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Identity
Person No.
31611
Service No.
77561413
Last Name
First Name
Johannes Hendrik Christiaan (hansie)
Initials
J H C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
27
Military Service
Rank
Sergeant
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Private Vehicle Accident between Potchefstroom and Johannesburg. Head on collision
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. J. Maree, of Randfontein.
Citation
LG Sup 17 September 1917 pg. 9577 - serving with East Surrey Regiment - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. He was instrumental in saving the lives of several NCOs and men of his company who had been buried in a tunnel by an enemy bombardment. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project