Identity
Person No.
11550
Service No.
23181V
Last Name
First Name
Francis Major
Initials
F M
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
29
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, during an enemy counter attack on the houses at Torlai. After the platoons were withdrawn from the area, they could still hear the Bren gun firing and grenade explosions. These ceased at about 0500 on the morning of the 5th October. Daylight revealed Pte. Joseph’s body next to his Bren as it was he that had been firing to the end
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Neville Lacy Joseph and Mrs. Joseph, of 26 Viljoen Street, Mayfair Johannesburg. Husband of Anna Johanna (nee Pretorius) Joseph, of Wicht Street, Middelburg, Transvaal. Born in Potchefstroom. A motor driver. He had 2 sons.
Citation
Unknown
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project