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Identity
Person No.
32525
Service No.
89031595BV
Last Name
Pillay 15
First Name
Gerald Ian
Initials
G I
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
1972 (±1 yr) 205
Age at Death
28
Military Service
Rank
Able Bodied Seaman
Regiment
Sas Inko 2
Unit
Boksburg Commando 3
Secondary Unit
Navy
Death Record
Date of Death
30 September 2000 86
Cause of Death
Drowned 1,068
Drowned when canoe capsized during training
Grave Reference
Alternative Commemoration until grave found 1,598
Location
Country
South Africa 17,413
Locality
Gauteng 9,426
Cemetery
SADF WALL OF REMEMBRANCE, VOORTREKKER MONUMENT, PRETORIA 1,912
Additional Information
Notes

Husband of Mrs. L. Pillay

Citation

LG Sup 3 March 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times set a splendid example of courage and determination"

External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project

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