Killed in action, by Anti-Tank fire and shelling in the Viterbo Area. When the Regiment advanced at 0900 hours, they encountered the enemy in prepared positions. He was killed during the advance
Son of the late Mr. Lancaster and Catharina Johanna Ellis (previously Lancaster), of 179 Witfiled, P.O. Box 70, East Rand, Transvaal. Born in Boksburg. Joined the SSB straight from school. He had a brother and a sister.