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K.M. Jordan — DLI research (ABW / WWI ROH)

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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).

Cited records 159

# Last Name First Name Initials Rank Regiment Date of Death Reference
19276 Ogilvie George Swan G S Lance Corporal 2nd South African Infantry 1918-05-29 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 #104 Lance Corporal OGILVIE, George Swan, age 20, Force No 7660, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Talana, Dundee, Natal 26/9/1896; a blacksmith before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914- 1915. He served with the 2nd Regiment in France; fought at Delville Wood in July 1916; WIA thigh 10/10/1916; WIA (head, back - severe) 21/03/1918 in the 2nd Battle of the Marne; died of wounds in the South African Hospital, Richmond, England. Buried/commemorated: Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, England. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; the Dundee, KZN; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; Mansfield Road School & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
48825 Oglesby Thomas Davey T D Lieutenant Durban Light Infantry 1900-05-08 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").: Lt Thomas Davey Oglesby, died of dysentery Estcourt Hospital; West Street Cemetery. Dates given 07/05/1900 or 08/05/1900 — ROH kept 1900-05-08. Age 32 (was 34) from PDF; born 1867.
19642 Parfitt Frederick Walter M. M. F W Private South African Medical Corps (Corps) 1917-12-07 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 #105 Private PARFITT, Frederick Walter M. M., age 21, Force No 165, South African Medical Corps: Born Durban, July 1896; foundation member of the Ladysmith Scout Troop; an apprentice chemist before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 1st Field Ambulance Unit in Egypt, France & Belgium; present at Delville Wood in July 1916; killed in action on the Somme. Buried/commemorated: Fins New British Cemetery, Sorel Le Grand, Somme, France. (Also, on the Ladysmith High School; the Ladysmith town, KZN; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
48826 Paton Francis F Private Steinaecker's Horse 1901-04-23 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").: Tpr Francis Paton, Steinaecker's Horse (ex-DLI); SN 778 / 7881; died of disease Nomahasha Camp, Komatipoort; Barberton Garden of Remembrance. Jordan notes uncertain link to a Frank Paton captured at Zeerust 1900. DateDeath kept 1901-04-23 (grave marker).
19849 Peacock Cyril John C J Gunner South African Field Artillery 1917-12-18 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 #106 107 Gunner Private PEACOCK, Cyril John, age 19 19, Force No 316 2907, South African Field Artillery 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born 28/3/1898; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with “B” Battery in the Middle East; killed in action, at Amwas, Palestine. Born Durban 24/9/1897; a clerk before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; appointed sniper 18/12/1915; WIA at Delville Wood 16/7/1916; killed in the disastrous att… Buried/commemorated: Ramleh War Cemetery, Israel. (Also, on Durban Light Infantry; St Paul’s Anglican Church; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, Pas …
20142 Phelan Ernest William E W Private 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 #108 Private PHELAN, Ernest William, age 41, Force No 3356, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born PMB, Colony of Natal, 1874; a handyman before enlistment; served as a trooper (#42143) with Rimington’s Scouts & with Driscoll’s Scouts in the ABW 1899- 1902; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in 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 & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
20387 Pitts John Evan J E 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 #109 Private PITTS, John Evan, age 21, Force No 10827, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born London, England 9/6/1895; baptised Barking Road, Essex, England 24/1/1896; a policeman before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914- 1915; served with the 1st Regiment in Belgium; killed in action, at Third Battle of Ypres (Battle of Menin Road). (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
20439 Plowman Leslie L Private 2nd South African Infantry 1918-03-24 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 #110 Private PLOWMAN, Leslie, age 34, Force No 13337, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Barnet, Greater London, England; a civil servant in the Administrator’s Office, Natal before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; missing in action, in Battle of Marrieres Wood near Peronne on the Somme. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Pozieres Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Maritzburg College; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
48827 Plowman Charles S. C S Private Durban Light Infantry 1900-05-31 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 Charles S. Plowman; DOB 8/9/1879; age 20; PDF date 30/05/1900 vs ROH 1900-05-31 (1-day) and muster 1/5/00 — DateDeath not changed.
20473 Pollock Thomas Lauchlin T Private 3rd 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 #111 Private POLLOCK, Thomas Lauchlin, age 33, Force No 2050, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, Scotland circa 1883; a miner with the Chamber of Mines before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in 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 & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
20491 Poole George G Private 2nd South African Infantry 1916-07-19 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 #112 Private POOLE, George, age 21, Force No 4430, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban, Colony of Natal 26/7/1894; a millwright with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with machine gun section in the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action at Delville Wood, Somme, France. (Body never found) (His brother William Poole also died in WWI) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials and on SAR&H WWI Memorials in Durban & B…
20496 Poole William Henry W H Private 2nd South African Infantry 1917-10-14 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 #113 Private POOLE, William Henry, age 20, Force No 4521, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban, Colony of Natal January 1897; a coachbuilder 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 Delville Wood in July 1916; killed in action during the 3rd Battle of Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. Buried/commemorated: Dochy Farm New British Cemetery, Langemark - Poelkapelle, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials and on SAR&H…
20710 Pringle Gideon George M.M. G G 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 #114 Private PRINGLE, Gideon George M.M., age 23, Force No 6617, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, October 1894; a clerk for the Department of Native Affairs; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA at Delville Wood 18/7/1916; killed in action, in an improvised and disastrous attack on the German positions near Fampoux, during the Battle of Arras, France. Buried/commemorated: Brown’s Copse Cemetery, Rouex, France. (Also, on Maritzburg College; St. John’s Presbyterian Church, PMB; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Mem…
20824 Purves William Ogilvie W O Corporal 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 #115 Corporal PURVES, William Ogilvie, age 34, Force No 4426, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban; a coach maker with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; promoted to lance corporal 21/10/1915; died of wounds received in the Battle of Delville Wood, Somme, France. Buried/commemorated: La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, Somme, France. (Also, on St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry; the Queens Park Swimming Club (in the Durban North Municipal Pool) & th…
20956 Rafter Edward Warrwick E W Private 2nd South African Infantry 1916-07-19 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 #116 Private RAFTER, Edward Warrick, age 29, Force No 4745, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Estcourt, Colony of Natal; a wagon builder / carriage repairer 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, at Delville Wood, Somme, France. Buried/commemorated: Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials & on SAR&H WWI Memorials in Durban & Bloemfontein Railway stations.)
20965 Rainbow Walter Thomas W T Corporal 2nd South African Infantry 1916-07-14 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 #117 Corporal RAINBOW, Walter Thomas, age 26, Force No 4655, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England 1890; a railway coach maker with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; served in machine gun section; killed in action at Bernafay Wood, Somme, France. (Body never found) “He says he was shot right through the heart and death was instantaneous.” Willie Robins 22/10/19… Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the following WWI Memorials: the Durban Light Infantry; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville (panel 1); St. James’ Anglican Church, Mornings…
21104 Rankin William Robert Hood W R H Corporal 2nd South African Infantry 1918-03-26 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 #118 Corporal RANKIN, William Robert Hood, age 27, Force No 3510, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Dublin North, County Dublin, Ireland October 1890; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA at Delville Wood 18/7/1916; killed in action near Peronne, on the Somme, France. Buried/commemorated: Pozieres Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; the Durban Corporation & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
21158 Rathbone Rowland George R G Private 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 #119 Private RATHBONE, Rowland George, age 21, Force No 16731, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Pearston, Cape Colony circa 1896; a storeman before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action at Gauche Wood, near Peronne, Somme, France. Buried/commemorated: Pozieres Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the King William’s Town; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
21275 Reid Edward William E W Private 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 #120 Private REID, Edward William, age 35, Force No 13041, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Izingolweni, Colony of Natal circa 1882; a farmer in Harding before enlistment; served as a Trooper (#222) with the Border Mounted Rifles & the Natal Volunteer Composite Regiment in the ABW 1899- 1902; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action, near Gauche Wood, near Peronne, France. Buried/commemorated: Pozieres Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
21302 Reid William Mitchell W M Private 4th South African Infantry 1917-01-03 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 #121 Private REID, William Mitchell, age 28, Force No 8930, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born New York, USA 4 October 1888; teacher Tomintoul Public School & the Higher-Grade School, Rothesay, Scotland & then Dundee High School & Maritzburg College in South Africa; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 4th Regiment in France; died of wounds in # 6 Stationary Hospital, Frevent, France. Buried/commemorated: St. Hilaire Cemetery, Frevent, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, commemorated on the Maritzburg College cenotaph; Dundee town; Rothesay, Isle of Bute & the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI …
21324 Rennie Gordon James G J Captain 6th South African Infantry 1916-02-12 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 #122 Captain RENNIE, Gordon James, age 28, Force No , 2nd South African Infantry Brigade: Born at Durban North 17/3/1887; member of the Royal Natal Yacht Club; a ship’s broker with John T. Rennie & Sons, Durban before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 6th Regiment in East Africa; WIA at Battle of Oldorobo (Salaita Hill), Kenya; died of wounds, at Serengeti. (Initially buried at Serengeti, re-buried after the end of the war.) Buried/commemorated: Taveta Military Cemetery, Kenya. (Also, on the Durban Cenotaph; the Durban High School; Radley College. Oxfordshire, England; St. Thomas” Anglican Church, Musgrave; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyvil…
21416 Richards Clifford Joseph C J Private 2nd South African Infantry 1917-09-18 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 #123 Lance Corporal RICHARDS, Clifford Joseph, age 21, Force No 7268, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban; an ironmonger’s assistant before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in the Afrikaner Rebellion 1914 & in GSWA.1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; killed in action east of Frezenburg Ridge, Ypres, Belgium. (His younger brother Henry Pringle also died on the same day in WWI.) Buried/commemorated: Potijze Chateau Lawn Cemetery, Belgium. (Also, on family commemoration stone in West Street Cemetery, Durban; on the DTHS /Glenwood; St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyv…
21479 Rider Charles Geoffrey C G Lieutenant 6th South African Infantry 1916-05-13 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 #124 Lieutenant RIDER, Charles Geoffrey, age 23, Force No , 2nd South African Infantry Brigade: Born Stanger, Natal 25/6/1892; a wool buyer before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 6th Regiment in East Africa; died of enteric fever in the Voi Military Hospital, Kenya. Buried/commemorated: Voi Cemetery, Kenya. (Also, on the Grey Institute / Grey High School, Port Elizabeth; the Durban Cenotaph; the Durban High School & the Durban Light Infantry WWI Memorials.)
21619 Robertson Cecil George C G Corporal 2nd South African Infantry 1918-05-30 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 #125 Corporal ROBERTSON, Cecil George, age 22, Force No 4457, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born JHB, ZAR January 1896; worked as a fireman with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA at Deville Wood July 1916; WIA (epigastrium / abdomen) 4/4/1918; WIA (thigh – serious); died of wounds. (His brother Maurice Robertson also died in WWI.) Buried/commemorated: La Kreule Military Cemetery, Hazebrouck, Nord, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials & on SAR&H WWI Memorials in Durban & Bloemfontein Railway stations.)
21641 Robertson Keith Forbes K F Lieutenant Rifle Brigade 1916-08-27 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 #126 Lieutenant ROBERTSON, Keith Forbes, age 27, Force No , Rifle Brigade: Born St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia 8/2/1889; Haileybury College, Hertfordshire OTC 1903-1908; Trinity College, Cambridge University OTC 1908-1909; married Steyning, Sussex 1910; 4th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment 1911; emigrated to South Africa; served as captain & adjutant with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914- 1915; travelled to England to re-enlist with the 6th Battalion, Rifle Brigade;… Buried/commemorated: Perth Cemetery (China Wall) Ieper, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials & on his brother’s gravestone in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Caterham, …
21644 Robertson Maurice M 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 #127 Private ROBERTSON, Maurice, age 21, Force No 4469, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Potchefstroom, ZAR January 1895; a clerk before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA at Bernafay Wood on the Somme; died of wounds. (Grave lost.) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (His brother Cecil George Robertson also died in WWI.)
21674 Robinson George G Private 2nd South African Infantry 1916-10-21 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 #128 Private ROBINSON, George, age 27, Force No 8009, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born England 1889; a storeman in Port Elizabeth before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; wounded (slightly) in training accident Bordon, Hampshire, England 26/5/1916. He served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA (arm, back – serious) in tan unsuccessful attack on German lines in front of the Butte de Warlencourt, Somme 12/10/1916; died of wounds in hospital in Roue… Buried/commemorated: St Sever Cemetery, Rouen, Seine Maritime, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
49326 Rowe A Private Durban Light Infantry 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).
48828 Shoesmith Thomas Edward T E Private Durban Light Infantry 1900-09-21 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 Thomas Edward Shoesmith; DOB 25/11/1879; PDF date 20/09/1900 vs ROH 1900-09-21 — DateDeath not changed.
23081 Sikes Horace Albert H A Private 4th South African Infantry 1917-04-10 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 #131 Private SIKES, Horace Albert, age 27, Force No 8166, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England circa 1890; a coachbuilder before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; WIA during the Battle of Arras; died of his wounds. Buried/commemorated: St Nicholas British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
23273 Sivertsen Arthur A Signaller South African Corps of Signals (Corps) 1917-12-30 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 #132 Signaller SIVERTSEN, Arthur, age 21, Force No 1392, South African Signal Service: Born Durban 30/7/1896; baptised St Johannes Parish, Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway 18/11/1900; a clerk with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915. He served with the S.A. Divisional Signal Company; attached to the 6th Regiment in East Africa; caught enteric fever 7 repatriated back to the Union; disembarked Durban 19/12/1917; died 18 days later in Grey’s… Buried/commemorated: Red Hill Cemetery, Durban North, KZN, South Africa. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; ‘The Greenwood Park, Red Hill & Avoca’ in Red Hill Cemetery, Durban North & on the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorial…
23326 Slaughter Andrew A Bombardier South African Field Artillery 1917-11-25 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 #133 Bom- bardier SLAUGHTER, Andrew, age 35, Force No 843, South African Field Artillery: Born West Ham, Essex, England in 1882; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 4th Battery SAFA in the Middle East; WIA Palestine 20/11/1917; died of wounds in hospital in Egypt 5 days later. Buried/commemorated: Kantara War Memorial Cemetery, Ismailia, Egypt. (Also, on St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (now housed at Glenwood Presbyterian Church); the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
23503 Smith Fleming William F W Private 2nd South African Infantry 1916-07-16 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 #134 135 Private Lance Corporal SMITH, Fleming William, age 19, Force No 7263, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban 29/11/1896; worked as an electrical improver / apprentice electrician for the Durban Municipality before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in the 1914 Rebellion and in GSWA in 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed in action in Delville Wood, Longueval, Somme, France. (Body never recovered) Served with Durban Light Infantry in the 1914 Rebellion and in GSWA in… Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban High School; the Durban Cenotaph; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Corporation (in th…
23643 Smith William Henry W H Private 2nd South African Infantry 1916-10-15 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 #137 Private SMITH, William Henry, age 26, Force No 7705, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Bolton, Lancashire, England 1890; an iron moulder before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 – 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; fought at Delville Wood in July 1916; WIA (GSW to back & side) in an unsuccessful attack on German defensive lines in front of the Butte de Warlencourt, Somme 12/10/1916; died of wounds in the Casualty Clearing Station, 3 days … Buried/commemorated: Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
48829 Smith E Private Durban Light Infantry 1900-04-23 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 E. Smith, DLI — "Died. NO TRACE" (23/04/1900 kept). PDF adds alternative identity: Or SMITH, E.W. (DHS 1896 admin #472), Trooper Natal Mounted Infantry SN 124, born 18/7/1884, died Newcastle 06/06/1902 age 17, Newcastle Cemetery — NOT merged; possible different man. Flagged for research.
23885 Spiller Oliver Edward O E Private 4th South African Infantry 1917-09-18 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 #138 Private SPILLER, Oliver Edward, age 27, Force No 11805, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Mount Morgan, Queensland, Australia 17/10/1890; a blacksmith by profession; married PMB 24/12/1913; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 – 1915; served with the 4th Regiment in France & Belgium; killed in action east of Frezenburg Ridge, Ypres, Belgium. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ieper, Belgium. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; the Kynoch Factory, Amanzimtoti (now at Mills Bomb Moth Shellhole, Warne…
24135 Stevens Robert Alexander R A Private 2nd South African Infantry 1916-07-25 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 #139 Private STEVENS, Robert Alexander, age 24, Force No 2780, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban, Colony of Natal 12/5/1892; baptised Wesleyan – Methodist Chapel, Durban 25/2/1895; a blacksmith 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; died of wounds. Buried/commemorated: Abbeville Communal Cemetery, Somme, France. (Also, on St Mary’s Church, Greyville, Durban; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
24406 Stuart Edward Vincent Purbrick E V 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 #140 Private STUART, Edward Vincent Purbrick, age 21, Force No 2842, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Camberwell, Southwark, London, England 1894; baptised Camberwell 16/10/1894; a yardman in the timber trade 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, Somme. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
48830 Sturgeon Alfred Ricton A R Private Durban Light Infantry 1900-07-06 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 Alfred Ricton Sturgeon; age 42; pneumonia Dundee Hospital 06/07/1900.
24462 Sullivan Alfred Amory A A Captain 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 #141 Captain SULLIVAN, Alfred Amory, age 34, Force No , 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Stutterheim, Cape Colony 30/11/1882; served as a sergeant (#40140) with the Scottish Horse in the ABW 1901-1902; married Fanny Blanche Webb (in St Barnabas’ Church, Stutterheim 12/12/1905) who died in childbirth 26/3/1907; married Marion Goldsworthy in St John’s Church, Cape Town 26/11/1910; a civil servant before enlistment. He served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 – 1915; serve… Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
24640 Sykes Fred F Private 2nd South African Infantry 1917-02-02 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 #142 Private SYKES, Fred, age 19, Force No 2775, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Halifax, Yorkshire, England 9/10/1897; a clerk before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 – 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; WIA at Mersa Matruh 23/1/1916; WIA Delville Wood July 1916; WIA 30/1/1917; died of wounds. Buried/commemorated: Aubigny Communal Extension, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials & on a family gravestone in the Stainland Wesleyan Graveyard, Yorkshire, Engl…
24794 Taylor Andrew A Corporal 4th 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 (unnumbered) Corporal TAYLOR, Andrew, age 32, Force No 3785, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Kilcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland 1885; a carpenter with Hulett's Sugar Refinery, South Coast Junction before enlistment; married Throssel Place, Berea Rd, Durban 27/2/1908; served with the Durban Light Infantry in the Bambatha Rebellion 1906; and later with the SA Engineering Corps. He served with the 4th Regiment in France & Belgium; WIA Delville Wood July 1916; WIA (GSW right leg severe) durin… Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the Seaview and South Coast Junction; St. Mary's Anglican Church, Greyville & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (His brother Alexander Taylor…
25058 Thomas Harry Cecil H C Private 6th South African Infantry 1916-02-12 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 #143 Private THOMAS, Harry Cecil, Force No 6850, 2nd South African Infantry Brigade. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
27603 Walker Thomas Adrian T A Private 2nd South African Infantry 1918-10-09 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 #146 Private WALKER, Thomas Adrian, age 21, Force No 4480, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Harrismith, OFS 8/11/1896; baptised Harrismith 22/11/1896; a clerk in Durban before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 – 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France & Belgium; fought at Delville Wood July 1916; killed in action. Buried/commemorated: Naves Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France. (Also, on St Mary’s Church, Greyville, Durban; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.)
48832 Walker Norman N Private Durban Light Infantry 1902-08-11 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 Norman Walker; phthisis after discharge; age 20; dates 09/08/1902 or 11/08/1902 — ROH kept 1902-08-11.
48831 Waller John J Private Durban Light Infantry 1900-11-08 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 John Waller; PDF date 07/11/1900 vs ROH 1900-11-08 — DateDeath not changed. Age 29 (was 30).
27692 Walton Frank F Private 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 #147 Private WALTON, Frank, age 39, Force No 6677, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born England circa 1877; an orderly with the Imperial Hospital Corps in the ABW 1899-1902; 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; 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 & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) (Not on the SAR&H memorials.)
27874 Watt Alexander George A G Private 4th South African Infantry 1916-07-24 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 #148 Private WATT, Alexander George, age 40, Force No 3305, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland circa 1876; a wood machinist; married Wynberg, Cape Town 4/4/1898; served as a trooper (#25894) with the 1st Battalion, Scottish Horse in the ABW. He served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914- 1915; served with the 4th Regiment in France; WIA at Bernafay wood 10/7/1916; evacuated to England; died of his wounds in military hospital, London, England. Buried/commemorated: Peterhead Old Churchyard, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry; the Hillary District (at the Queensburgh RFC); the Malvern (in Delmein Moth Shellhole) & the Durban Cenotaph WWI…
27968 Webster William W Private 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 #149 Private WEBSTER, William, age 27, Force No 14036, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban, Colony of Natal 1890; a pattern maker with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Belgium; died of wounds received during the 3rd Battle of Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. Buried/commemorated: Nine Elms British Cemetery, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the SAR&H in Durban & Bloemfontein stations; the Durban Light Infantry; Christchurch, Addington; St Mary’s Church, Greyville, Durban & on Durba…
48833 Welch Roderick R Private Durban Light Infantry 1900-04-16 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 Roderick Welch; Bright's disease Estcourt; dates 16/04/1900 or 17/04/1900 — ROH kept 1900-04-16.