Identity
Person No.
21714
Service No.
31620
Last Name
First Name
Richard Thomas
Initials
R T
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
22
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, during attack on Bardia, North Africa. When "C" Coy got to their final objective, they were pinned down under heavy MG fire and sniper fire. He moved forward some 50 yards and while attempting to throw a grenade at the sniper, he was hit and the exploding grenade killed him. He was recommended for the award of the D.C.M.(Post)
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Unknown
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Anthony Richard and Margaret Jane (nee Clarke) Roderick, of 91 Persimmon Street, Malvern, Johannesburg. Born in London. An apprentice motor mechanic. He was unmarried
Citation
Unknown
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project