Identity
Person No.
33250
Service No.
71385405N
Last Name
First Name
Harry Cornelus
Initials
H C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
18
Military Service
Rank
Private
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Accidentally killed, shot by one of his friends at the 1 Maintenance Unit weapons store, while they were busy cleaning and checking firearms
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mrs. E. M. Theron, of Kimberley.
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