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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28335 | Wilkinson | Arthur Henry | A H | Sergeant | 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 #150 Sergeant WILKINSON, Arthur Henry, age 34, Force No 3493, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born England 1890; married Durban 21/10/1902; a wagon builder 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 Bernafay Wood, Somme, France. (Body never found) Buried/commemorated: Thiepval Memorial to the Missing, Somme, France. (Also, on St Mary’s Church, Greyville, Durban; the Durban Light Infantry & the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials & on the SAR&H WWI Memorials in Durban & B… |
| 28356 | Will | James Adam | J A | 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 #151 Private WILL, James Adam, age 34, Force No 3738, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban 10/3/1883; served as a private (#633) with the Durban Light Infantry in the ABW 1899-1900; served as trooper (#282) with the Natal Composite Volunteer Regiment in the ABW 1901-1902; served as trooper with Royston's Horse in the Bambatha Rebellion 1906; a tram conductor before enlistment. He served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 - 1915; served with the 4th Regiment in France; m… Buried/commemorated: Caberet – Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on St Mary’s Anglican Church, Greyville; St Andrew's Church (now at Glenwood Presbyterian Church, Frere Road, Durban; the Durba… |
| 48834 | Will | Alexander William | A W | Corporal | Durban Light Infantry | 1902-01-21 | 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").: Cpl Alexander William Will; enteric after discharge; West Street Cemetery; age 23; DOB 9/9/1878. Dates 20/01/1902 or 21/01/1902 — ROH kept 1902-01-21. |
| 48835 | Wilson | J T P | Private | Durban Light Infantry | 1900-01-15 | 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 J.T.P. Wilson, SN 673; pneumonia Assembly Hall PMB; PDF dates 15/01/1900 or 01/01/1900 — ROH kept 1900-01-15 (muster corroborates). | |
| 28774 | Wood | John Buckley | J B | Private | 2nd South African Infantry | 1916-07-15 | 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 #152 Private WOOD, John Buckley, age 23, Force No 3059, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Hyde, Lancashire, England circa 1893; a postman with the GPO before enlistment; served with Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914 - 1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in France; killed 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.) |
| 28803 | Woodbush | Crosley Henry | C H | 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 #153 Private WOODBUSH, Crosley Henry, age 24, Force No 14324, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban 20/7/1893; a farmer before enlistment; served with the DLI in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Belgium; killed in action during the 3rd Battle of Ypres. (Body never found) (Surname is WOOD BUSH on death certificate; WOOD-BUSH on the memorial & BUSH, H.W. in admission register.) Buried/commemorated: Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ypres, Flanders, Belgium. (Also, on the Durban Cenotaph; the Durban High School & the Durban Light Infantry WWI Memorials.) |
| 28903 | Wright | Victor Garland | V G | Private | 4th South African Infantry | 1918-04-27 | 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 #154 Private WRIGHT, Victor Garland, age 26, Force No 11097, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England 24/5/1891; a fitter with the SAR&H before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the 4th Regiment in France; WIA (back) and captured 13/4/1918; died of wounds (tetanus) whilst POW in Germany. Buried/commemorated: Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany. (Also, on St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Berea; the Durban Light Infantry & on the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |
| 28917 | Wrightson | Percy Venables | P V | Corporal | 3rd 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 #155 Corporal WRIGHTSON, Percy Venables, age 46, Force No 127, 1st South African Infantry Brigade: Born St Pancras, Middlesex, England 2/1/1871; baptised St Pancras 6/11/1873; served as a corporal with the Kimberley Regiment in the ABW 1899 – 1902; an auditor / accountant before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915. He served with the 3rd Regiment in France; WIA (GSW – back) Delville Wood 16/7/1916; invalided to England; rejoined unit 28/9/1916; killed in action o… Buried/commemorated: Bailleul Road East Cemetery, St Laurent Blangy, Pas de Calais, France. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & on the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials & on his father’s grave in Stockpot Cemetery, Greater … |
| 28933 | Wylie | Robert Miller Clapham | R M C | Private | 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 #156 Private WYLIE, Robert Miller Clapham, age 25, Force No , 2nd South African Infantry Brigade: Born Durban, Colony of Natal; a salesman before enlistment; served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA 1914-1915; served with the Divisional Signal Company & the 6th Regiment in East Africa; killed in action, at Soko Nassai River, Tanganyika. Buried/commemorated: Moshi Cemetery, Tanzania. (Also, on the Durban Light Infantry & on the Durban Cenotaph WWI Memorials.) |