Identity
Person No.
33265
Service No.
85487072BG
Last Name
First Name
Adrian Murray
Initials
A M
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, in Angola. He died while attempting to engage a T-55 tank with the Ratel's 20mm cannon. He was the gunner. The driver was also killed
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. Cecil Thom
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