Died from medical reasons while in the Eshilidzini hospital on sick leave. He was serving with the Mainavathi Battalion, Venda Defence Force, at the time
Husband of Mrs. T. J. Mawela, of Mokwarela Village, Thohoyindou.
Citation
MBE LG Sup 7 February 1919 pg. 1943 - "For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in East Africa"; MID LG Sup 25 September 1917 pg. 9942