Identity
Person No.
1199
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Herbert Victor
Initials
H V
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
26
Military Service
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Date of Death
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Additional Information
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Son of the late Charles Ashton Barrett and Eelkje Diederika Barrett, of Harrismith, Orange Free State, South Africa. Served in the German South-West African Campaign with the Natal Carbineers. On Harrismith War Memorial, Free State. Educated at Hilton College, Natal
Citation
LG Sup 17 September 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As his brigade was going into action the column became disorganised by shell fire, which caused many casualties and blocked the narrow track. He at once took command, and by his splendid example of coolness and the clear orders which he gave under heavy shell fire order was restored, and the brigade was got into action before dawn."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project