Identity
Person No.
17234
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
Joseph Geale
Initials
J G
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
24
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, while trying to capture German machine gun, near Bapaume
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of the late Joseph Geale Molloy, of the Royal Bank House, Arran Quay, Dublin, and of Elizabeth Emily Molloy. Volunteered Aug., 1914. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Citation
LG Sup 2 December 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership in an attack. He skilfully led his platoon to the objective, and assisted in reorganising the company and consolidating the position. Though wounded during this advance, later he again led his men forward, and captured the objective under heavy fire. He set a splendid example of coolness to his men."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project