Identity
Person No.
33231
Service No.
72227713PE
Last Name
First Name
Benjamin
Initials
B
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
30
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died of injuries, sustained in a friendly fire incident (Mortar) on the 5 October, during training at Ruacana. He was evacuated to 1 Mil in Pretoria, where he died
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Mrs. H. P. Terblanche, of Albertina.
Citation
LG Sup 17 April 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage on several occasions in getting his men and mules through heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example to his men throughout under the most difficult circumstances."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project