Identity
Person No.
40644
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Geoffrey Howell
Initials
G H
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
24
Military Service
Rank
Lieutenant
Regiment
Unit
Secondary Unit
Unknown
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of William Howel and Edith Scratton. Born Grahamstown, South Africa. Was engaged in rubber planting in Malay States. On outbreak of war joined Malay States Contingent. On Ipoh War Memorial, Malaysia ***Buried in Kitchener's Wood
Citation
MC LG Sup 26 January 1917 pg. 1020 - "For conspicuos gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and coolness during the attack. Later, he rendered very valuable assistance during the consolidation of the position under heavy fire.", MID LG Sup 21 December 1917 pg. 13373
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project