Correspondence
Kevin (K.M.) Jordan correspondence and compiled Durban Light Infantry Rolls of Honour, especially the Anglo Boer War ROH (April 2020; updated November 2023). DLI-specific source — not a general ROH feed. WWI ROH comparison pending (Jordan email 3 Sep 2026).
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Regiment | Date of Death | Reference |
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| 7368 | Forrest | William John Phillip | W J P | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-09-10 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #48. Private FORREST, William John Phillip, age 24, Force No 2757, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Malvern, Natal 19/12/1891; an ironmonger in Durban before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; WIA at Mers Matruh, Egypt 23/1/1916; fought at Delvile Wood in July 1916; killed in action in France. (His brother Cyril Forrest also died in WWI.) Buried/commemorated: Villers Station Cemetery, Villers au Bois, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on the Seaview & South Coast Junction & the Durban Light Infantry WWI Memorials.) (His DC, signed 9/8/1917, does not give his d… |
| 7382 | Forsyth | William Henry | W H | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1918-01-02 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #49. Private FORSYTH, William Henry, age 21, Force No 15939, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban 24/9/1896; a metal turner before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 6th Regiment, 2nd SAI in East Africa; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; died of wounds. Buried/commemorated: Tincourt New British Cemetery, Somme, France. (Also, on commemoration stone in Stamford Hill Cemetery, Durban; on St. Marys Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Light Infantry WWI Memorials.) |
| 7387 | Forth | Willie Vaughan | W V | Second Lieutenant | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-04-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #50. 2nd Lieutenant FORTH, William Vaughan, age 22, Force No , 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban 23/3/1894; an article clerk before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA Delville Wood 17/7/1916; killed in action during an attack on German defensive lines at Fampoux during the Battle of Arras. Buried/commemorated: Brown's Copse Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Marys Anglican Church, Greyville & St. James’ Anglican Church, Morningside WWI Memorials & on commemoration ston… |
| 48820 | Francis | G | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-05-25 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte G. Francis; died enteric aboard HMHS Dunera; Wyatt Road Cemetery. Age 30 confirmed. | |
| 8089 | Gibb | Adolphus Bryant | A B | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-04-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #53. Private GIBB, Adolphus Bryant “Dolphie”, age 21, Force No 6802, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban, Colony of Natal October 1895; a clerk with David Fowler & Company before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action in the unsuccessful attack on German positions east of Fampoux, Rouex, France. (First reported as MIA, the IWGC later found, identified & buried his body after the end of the war.) Buried/commemorated: Fampoux British Cemetery, Arras, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Marys Anglican Church, Greyville; Queens Park Swimming Club in Durban North Swimming Pool & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Me… |
| 8286 | Godfrey | Charles Norman | C N | Second Lieutenant | 2nd South African Infantry | 1918-03-23 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #55. 2nd Lieutenant GODFREY, Charles Norman, age 22, Force No (718), 1st South African Infantry Brigade.: Born Durban 5/10/1895; member of the Queens Park ASC; a linesman with the Durban Corporation before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; promoted to lance corporal 21/9/1915; promoted to corporal 1/11/1915; killed in action at Marrieres Wood, near Peronne, France. (Body never found.) Buried/commemorated: Pozieres Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Marys Anglican Church; St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Durban; Durban Corporation in the Durban City Hall; Queens … |
| 8361 | Goodall | Arthur Morton | A M | Lieutenant | 6th South African Infantry | 1916-03-21 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #56. Lieutenant GOODALL, Arthur Morton, age 23, Force No , 2nd South African Infantry Brigade: Born Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside, England 3/6/1892; an engineer before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA1914-1915; served with the 6th Regiment in East Africa; killed in action, at Soko Nassai River. (His brother Harold Goodall also died in WWI.) Buried/commemorated: Moshi Cemetery, Tanzania. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St Thomas’ Church, Musgrave; St. Marys Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials & on family memorial in Christ Chur… |
| 8553 | Graham | William | W | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1918-04-11 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #57. Private GRAHAM, William “Billy”, age 33, Force No 4433, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Manchester, England about 1884; a painter with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; fought at Delvile Wood in July 1916; WIA (ankle – severe) in the Battle of Arras April 1917; killed in action, at Messines Ridge, Flanders, Belgium. (Grave lost.) Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Belgium. (Also, on St. Marys Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 8716 | Greenway | Edmund William Henry | E W H | Private | 4th South African Infantry | 1916-07-17 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH (unnumbered) Private GREENWAY, Edmund William Henry, age 21, Force No 1970, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Kimberley, Cape Colony 1895; worked for the Chamber of Mines before enlistment; served with the 4th Regiment in France; WIA Delville Wood; died of wounds. Buried/commemorated: Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly le Sec, Somme, France. (GREENAWAY on DLI & Cenotaph memorials.) |
| 9004 | Hale | George Edward | G E | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-07-16 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #59 Private HALE, George Edward, age 23, Force No 6537, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Battersea, London; member of the Queens Park Swimming Club; an engine fitter with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA (GSW to spine) at Bernafay Wood 13/7/1916. He was evacuated to Rouen, then Wandsworth, England; repatriated Durban; operation on spine to remove shrapnel 30/6/1917 successful - condit… Buried/commemorated: Ordnance Rd Military Cemetery, Durban, KZN, South Africa. (Also, on the following WWI Memorials: Frere Rd Presbyterian Church; ‘The Greenwood Park, Red Hill & Avoca’ in Red Hill Cemetery, Durban North… |
| 9024 | Hall | John Ednie | J E | Private | 4th South African Infantry | 1917-04-09 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #60. Private HALL, John Ednie “Jock”, age 24, Force No 7898, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 1893; a baker before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 4th Regiment in France; killed in action during the Battle of Arras, Picardy, France. Buried/commemorated: Point du Jour Military Cemetery, Athies, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 48821 | Hall | Arthur William | A W | Surgeon Lieutenant | Natal Volunteer Medical Corps | 1900-03-20 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Surg. Lt Arthur William Hall, NVMC, SN 414; DateDeath corrected 1900-09-20 → 1900-03-20 (PDF 20/03/1900; DOB 26/5/1861 + age 38 consistent with March, not September). Also on PMB City Hall / All Saints Ladysmith / Scopwick memorials. |
| 9324 | Harrison | William | W | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-17 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #61. Private HARRISON, William, age 21, Force No 7262, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Blayton on Tyne England; an electrician before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914- 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; missing in action at Delville Wood, Somme, France. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Light Infantry WWI Memorials.) |
| 9545 | Hazell | Albert | A | Private | 3rd South African Infantry | 1916-03-16 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #62. Private HAZELL, Albert, age 24, Force No 4721, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Pinetown, Colony of Natal 7/9/1891; a fireman with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in England; committed suicide (gunshot wound to the head) in St Lucia Barracks, Bordon Military Camp. Buried/commemorated: Bordon Military Cemetery, Hampshire, England. (Also, on the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein railway stations; the Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (3rd Regiment on his gravestone… |
| 49646 | Hillestad | Olaf Nicolay Bolling | O N B | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1916-10-02 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #65 Private HILLESTAD, Olaf Nicolay Bolling, age 21, Durban Light Infantry: Born Kristiania, Norway 12/1/1895; a cabinet-maker; served with the DLI in GSWA 1914-1915; contracted bladder disease from drinking well water poisoned by the Germans; died of tubercular disease of the bladder in hospital in Durban. Buried/commemorated: Stellawood Cemetery, Durban, KZN. (Also, on Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) Not previously on the ROH -- his brother Thorolf (PersonNumber 41463, died 9/5/1914, SA Mounted Rifles) was already on file. |
| 10217 | Hook | Jack Sedgwick | J S | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-20 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #66. Private HOOK, Jack Sedgwick, age 23, Force No 690, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Pretoria, ZAR circa 1893; baptized St Stephen’s Church, Durban 24/4/1902; an electrician before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914- 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; missing in action at Delville Wood, Somme, France. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 10235 | Hope | Frederick George | F G | Sergeant | 2nd South African Infantry | 1918-03-27 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #67. Sergeant HOPE, Frederick George “Fred”, age 22, Force No 1018, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born the Colony of Natal November 1895; a painter before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA at Delville Wood July 1916; killed in action near Marrieres Wood, near Peronne, Somme, France. Buried/commemorated: Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme, France. (Also, on St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 10255 | Hoptroff | Wallace Frank | W F | Captain | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-18 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #68. Captain HOPTROFF, Wallace Frank “Brought to the Notice of the Secretary of State for War”, age 43, Force No , 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born St. Mary Magdalen, St. Leonards, Sussex, England October 1872; served as a sharpshooter & quartermaster sergeant (#32856) with the 71st Company, 18th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry in the ABW 1901-1902; settled in South Africa after the war; a government official in Pretoria. He served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; WIA (slightl… Buried/commemorated: Serre Road Cemetery #2, Somme, France. (Also, on the Tunbridge Wells, Kent; Skinner’s School, Tunbridge Wells; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 10286 | Horner | Joseph Harrison | J | Sergeant | 2nd South African Infantry | 1918-03-21 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #69. Sergeant HORNER, Joseph Harrison, age 27, Force No 2807, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban 1/12/1890; baptised in the Wesleyan / Methodist Chapel, Durban 4/4/1891; a linesman with the Durban Corporation before enlistment. He served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; fought at Delville Wood July 1916; WIA (thigh – severe) during the Battle of Arras 9/4/1917; killed in action at Gauche Wood, outside Peronne, Somme, France.… Buried/commemorated: Pozieres Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on Durban Corporation in the Durban City Hall; Greyville Methodist Church; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry & th… |
| 48822 | Horsley | William Leighton | W L | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-06-07 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Pte William Leighton Horsley; born Jubbulpore 1879; enteric Durban 07/06/1900. PDF lists Horsley twice (#17/#18) — numbering error. |
| 10751 | Iversen | Jacob Andreas Grafton | J A | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-04-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #70. Private IVERSEN, Jacob Andreas Grafton, age 25, Force No 4610, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Colony of Natal 28/4/1892; confirmed at St. Olav’s 1908; a salesman before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 – 1915. He served with a machine gun section in the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; WIA at Mersa Matruh, Egypt 23/1/1916; WIA in the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916; killed in action, in an unsuccessful attack on German defensive lines at Fampoux, duri… Buried/commemorated: Brown’s Copse Cemetery, Rouex, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban WWI Cenotaphs.) (Also, in a WWI Memorial pamphlet produced by St Olav’s Church, Durban 27/9/1918.… |
| 11016 | Jamieson | Andrew | A | Corporal | 4th South African Infantry | 1916-04-28 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #73. Corporal JAMIESON, Andrew, age 24, Force No 5386, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Linlithgowshire, West Lothian, Scotland circa 1891; a machinist with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 4th Regiment in Egypt; died of enteric fever in Alexandria, Egypt. Buried/commemorated: Hadra War Memorial Cemetery, Alexandria, Egypt. (Also, on St. Marys Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry; on the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein railway stations & on the Durban Cenota… |
| 11089 | Jardine | Cecil Douglas | C D | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-10-16 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #74. Private JARDINE, Cecil Douglas, age 29, Force No 12629, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Kimberley, Cape Colony 27/1/1888; baptised Kimberley 14/3/1888; an electrician with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Belgium; WIA Flanders, Belgium, died of wounds in the Dulhallow Advanced Dressing Station, Ieper, Flanders, Belgium. Buried/commemorated: Dulhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Ieper, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on Wayside Cross, Pinetown; on the Durban Light Infantry; on St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; on the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein ra… |
| 11393 | Jones | Alfred Bert | A B | Lance Corporal | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-09 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #75. Lance Corporal JONES, Alfred Bert, age 34, Force No 4561, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: A stevedore in Durban before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action at Bernafay Wood on the Somme. (Grave lost / body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 11433 | Jones | George Edward | G E | Private | 1st South African Infantry | 1918-04-11 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #76/ Private JONES, George Edward, age 39, Force No 16172, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Umzinto, Natal South Coast circa 1879; married Holy Trinity Church, Kokstad 8/10/1912; a labourer at Lever Brothers before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 1st Regiment in Belgium; killed in action at Messines Ridge, Flanders, Belgium. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Belgium. (Also, on Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (Not 100% sure!) |
| 11613 | Joy | George Henry Bertram | G H B | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-04-09 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #77. Private JOY, George Henry Bertram, age 31, Force No 8157, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born PMB, Colony of Natal 25/10/1885; baptised St. Peter’s Church, PMB 27/11/1885; a fireman in the Durban Fire Department before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914- 1915. He served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA (thigh) at The Butte de Warlencourt 12/10/1916; evacuated to Tooting Hospital, England; killed in action in the Battle of Arras. Buried/commemorated: Point du Jour Cemetery, Athies, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; the Durban Corporation in the Durban City Hall & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 11966 | Kelly | Alexander Lawrence | A L | Corporal | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-10-17 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #78. Corporal KELLY, Alexander Lawrence, age 39, Force No 84, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Dum Dum, Bengal, India 1/11/1876; baptised Dum Dum, Bengal 8/12/1876; served as a lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) in the ABW 1899-1902. He served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915. He served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; fought at Delville Wood in July 1916; WIA in an unsuccessful attack on German defensive lines in fron… Buried/commemorated: Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. (Also, on Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (Recommended for a Mention in Despatches for his conduct at Delville Wood in J… |
| 12032 | Kennedy | Peter Joseph | P J | Sergeant | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #79. Sergeant KENNEDY, Peter Joseph, age 40, Force No 4465, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: A machinist with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action, in Bernafay Wood, Somme, France. Buried/commemorated: Peronne Road Cemetery, Maricourt, Somme, France. (Also, on the St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry; on the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein railway stations & on the Durban … |
| 12086 | Kerwan | Aubrey Edgar | A E | Gunner | South African Heavy Artillery | 1917-11-09 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #80. Gunner KERWAN, Aubrey Edgar, age 24, Force No 778, South African Heavy Artillery: Born Cape Town September 1892; an explosives worker with the Kynoch Explosives & Chemical Factory in Umbogintwini before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914- 1915; served with the 72nd Siege Battery SAHA in Belgium; killed in action in the 3rd Battle of Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. Buried/commemorated: Brandhoek New Military Cemetery #3, Ieper, West Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; the St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Durban; the Kynoch / AECI… |
| 12840 | Lake | William Oswald | W O | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-10-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #81. Private LAKE, William Oswald, age 19, Force No 5616, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Mount Edgecombe, Colony of Natal 16/10/1896; baptised Pinetown 27/9/1898; a clerk with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action in an unsuccessful attack on German defensive lines in front of the Butte-de-Warlencourt, Somme, France. (Body never found.) Buried/commemorated: Warlencourt British Cemetery, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; the Wayside Cross, Pinetown; the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein railway Stations & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 12857 | Lambert | Joseph Revis | J R | Lance Corporal | 6th South African Infantry | 1917-02-16 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #82. Lance Corporal LAMBERT, Joseph Revis, age 19, Force No 2056, 2nd South African Infantry Brigade: Born OFS; a printer’s apprentice before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 6th Regiment in East Africa; died of blackwater fever (malaria) at # 15 Stationary Hospital, Morogoro, German East Africa. Buried/commemorated: Morogoro Cemetery, Tanzania. (Also, on the DLI; St Mary’ Anglican Church, Greyville; the Boy Scout, Durban City Hall; ‘The Greenwood Park, Red Hill & Avoca’ in Red Hill Cemetery, Durban North; St. Jam… |
| 12947 | Langston | Darwin Howard Marlborough | D H | Private | South African Medical Corps (Corps) | 1916-05-28 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #83. Private LANGSTON, Darwin Howard Marlborough, age 23, Force No 1088, South African Medical Corps: Born Estcourt, Colony of Natal 23/5/1893; baptised Estcourt 6/8/1893; an auditor with the SAR&H in Durban before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 4th Field Ambulance in East Africa; malaria & diarrhoea Kondo Irangi 21/5/1916; dangerously ill Nairobi 26/5/1916; died of malaria. Buried/commemorated: Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; the Estcourt Town; Estcourt Government School; the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein railway Stations & the Durban Cenotaph WWI … |
| 13271 | Leigh | Allan Frederick Arthur | A F A | Private | 1st South African Infantry | 1917-09-20 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #84. Private LEIGH, Alan Frederick Arthur, age 21, Force No 12828, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban, Colony of Natal 22//10/1895; baptised Wesleyan / Methodist Chapel, Durban 23/8/1896; an engineer before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 1st Regiment in Belgium; killed in action during the 3rd Battle of Ypres (Battle of Menin Road) (Body never recovered) Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Belgium. (Also, on St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry; the Boy Scouts' Memorial, Durban City Hall & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Mem… |
| 13430 | Letley | Albert | A | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-17 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #85. Private LETLEY, Albert, age 22, Force No 4434, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Rochester, Kent, England 1894; a hairdresser before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914- 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action at Delville Wood, Longueval, Somme, France. (Body never recovered.) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 13592 | Lile | Arthur | A | Private | 4th South African Infantry | 1918-09-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #86. Private LILE, Arthur, age 26, Force No 7899, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Scotland 1892; a shunter with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; WIA France10/12/1916. He was discharged at Bordon, Hampshire 28/3/1918 – medically unfit; drowned at sea after German submarine U-82 torpedoed & sank S.S. "Galway Castle" 160 miles south west of the Fastnet Rock in the Atlantic O… Buried/commemorated: Hollybrook Memorial to the Missing, Southampton, Hampshire, England. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (NOT on SAR&H WWI Memorial.) (NOT on CWGC website.) |
| 13994 | Lucas | David Elmar | D E | Lieutenant | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-09-21 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #87. 88. 89. 90. Lieutenant 2nd Lieutenant Private Private Private LUCAS, David Elmar, age 24 27 21 22, Force No 6763 712, 1st South African Infantry Brigade 1st South African Infantry Brigade 1st South African Infantry Brigade Durban Light Infantry 2nd South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban 30/8/1893; worked for the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; fought at the Butte de Warlencourt October 1916; killed in action, in the 3rd Battle of Ypres (Battle of Menin Road) (Body never recovered) Born Umtata, Thembuland 25/5/1891; baptised 25/6/1891; a clerk for the African Banking Cor… Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein railway stations; the Durban Cenotaph; the Berea Road Congregational Church; the Durban High … |
| 15493 | Mather | George | G | Second Lieutenant | London Regiment (Cyclists) | 1916-10-04 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #92. 2nd Lieutenant MATHER, George, age 22, Force No , London Regiment: Born Bishopwearmouth, County Durham, England; a clerk before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served as a corporal (# 93) with the 1st South African Infantry Brigade in France; served with the 25th Battalion (Cyclists) LR in France; missing, presumed dead, near Lesboeufs on the Somme, France. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the DLI & St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville WWI Memorials & on family commemoration stone in Stamford Hill Cemetery, Durban.) |
| 48823 | McKay | Ernest | E | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-05-17 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Ernest McKay still on photo pages (Mooi River gravestone) but omitted from the Nov 2023 numbered ROH table — list has Horsley duplicated as #17 and #18 instead. McKay retained on ROH (48823); DateDeath 1900-05-17 kept (gravestone 19 May conflict already noted). |
| 16594 | Middleton | George North | G N | Second Lieutenant | Royal Flying Corps | 1918-02-22 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #93. 2nd Lieutenant MIDDLETON, George North, age 26, Force No , Royal Flying Corps: Born Brindisi, Fouriesberg OFS 1/2/1892; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; fought at the Battle of Delville Wood in July 1916; enlisted as a cadet with the RFC 18/5/1917; killed when his aircraft overturned in a forced landing at Montrose, Scotland. (In Camel B4637) Buried/commemorated: Sleepy Hillock Cemetery, Montrose, Scotland. (Also, on the Durban High School; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 16615 | Miles | Charles Reginald | C R | Corporal | 6th South African Infantry | 1916-06-18 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #94. Corporal MILES, Charles Reginald, age 21, Force No 1425, 2nd South African Infantry Brigade: Born Illovo, Natal 28/10/1894; a salesman before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served as a signaller with the 6th Regiment in East Africa; killed in action. Brought to the Notice of the Secretary of State for War: London Gazette Supplement 8 February 1917 - "For meritorious service in the field in East Africa" Buried/commemorated: Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, Tanzania. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 16662 | Miller | Jack Campbell | J C | Sergeant | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-05-29 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #95. Sergeant MILLER, Jack Campbell, age 25, Force No 6249, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Breidbach, King Williams Town, Cape Colony 18/8/1890; a clerk with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; enlisted with the 2nd Regiment; appointed Bombing Instructor (temporary sergeant) May 1916; gravely wounded in grenade accident during training at Bordon, Hampshire, England 25/6/1916; died of his wounds four days later. Buried/commemorated: Bordon Military Cemetery, Hampshire, England. (Also, on St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials and on the SAR&H WWI Memorials in Durban & Bloemfon… |
| 49647 | Milward | Philip Henry | P H | Lieutenant | Rifle Brigade | 1915-12-07 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #96 Lieutenant MILWARD, Philip Henry, age 42, Rifle Brigade: Born Redditch, England 12/2/1873; served with the DLI and 4th Regt (King's Own Royal Regt) in the ABW 1899-1902; a colonial merchant in Colombo, Ceylon; enlisted Rifle Brigade Dec 1914; commissioned Jan 1915; wounded by a shell at Hooge, rejoined his unit, wounded again and died of wounds at No. 10 Casualty Clearing Station near Poperinge, Flanders. Buried/commemorated: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Flanders, Belgium (also on the Durban Light Infantry WWI Memorial, the Milward family chest tomb, Redditch, Arden Lawn School, Uppingham School Chapel, and the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials). Not previously on the ROH -- also a Boer War DLI veteran, not currently linked to any existing ABW record under this name. |
| 48824 | Moir | David Watt | D W | Quartermaster Sergeant | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-04-14 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: QMS David Watt Moir, age 35; dysentery Convent Hospital Estcourt. FirstName/age filled. |
| 17757 | Mowat | James | J | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-08 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #97. Private MOWAT, James, age 18, Force No 3011, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Glasgow, Scotland 30/3/1897; an apprentice mechanical engineer before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action, at Bernafay Wood on the Somme. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the DTHS/ Glenwood; the Durban High School; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 18036 | Munnery | Walter Henry | W H | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1918-09-12 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #98. Private MUNNERY, Walter Henry, age 23, Force No 11869, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born JHB, ZAR 28/02/1895; a plumber in Durban before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915. He served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; WIA (right thigh – severe) in 3rd Battle of Ypres 20/9/1917; evacuated to England; drowned at sea after German submarine U-82 torpedoed & sank S.S. "Galway Castle" 160 miles south west of the Fastnet Rock in the Atlantic Ocea… Buried/commemorated: Hollybrook Memorial to the Missing, Southampton, Hampshire, England. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (His body was recovered near the French coast 13/9/1918 but w… |
| 18049 | Munro | Hector | H | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-08 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #99. Private MUNRO, Hector, age 21, Force No 3498, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Klerksdorp, ZAR 1894; a miner before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt and France; killed in action, at Bernafay Wood on the Somme. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 18472 | Needham | Edward Albert | E A | Private | 1st Infantry (Durban Light Infantry) | 1915-07-29 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #100. Private NEEDHAM, Edward Albert, age 19, Force No 1319, Durban Light Infantry: Born Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 29/11/1895; a clerk before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; admitted to Otavifontein Hospital with enteric fever – dangerously ill 26/7/1915; died 3 days later. Buried/commemorated: Otavifontein Cemetery, Namibia. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 49325 | Neill | Q D | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1901-02-03 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: Anglo Boer War Roll of Honour (updated Nov 2023; email to John/Bobby 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_abw_roh_2023-11-21.pdf (Downloads: "0. DLI ABW ROH - 21 Nov 2023.pdf").: Not listed on Jordan's Nov 2023 DLI ABW ROH numbered table (muster-roll-only additions from 1 Sep 2026 pass). | |
| 18968 | North | John George | J G | Second Lieutenant | 1st South African Infantry | 1918-03-22 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #101. 2nd Lieutenant NORTH, John George, Force No (1766), 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born England; a clerk before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 1st Regiment in France & Belgium; promoted through the ranks; WIA at Delville Wood 17/7/1916; WIA 20/3/1918; died of wounds 2 days later. Buried/commemorated: Roye New British Cemetery, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 18974 | Northern | Maurice Egbert | M E | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1917-09-20 | K.M. Jordan, Durban Light Infantry: WWI Roll of Honour ("Work in Progress" draft, July/Aug 2026; email to John/Bobby, 3 Sep 2026). Local file data/jordan_dli_wwi_roh_2026-08.pdf (Downloads: "1. Durban Light Infantry WWI ROH - July, Aug 2026.pdf"). WWI ROH #102 Private NORTHERN, Maurice Egbert, age 23, Force No 12831, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Dundee, Natal 17/8/1894; a clerk before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Belgium; killed in action, at Third Battle of Ypres (Battle of Menin Road). (Body never recovered.) Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |