Identity
Person No.
31590
Service No.
73253460BA
Last Name
First Name
David Hercules Dewald
Initials
D H D
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
18
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Civilian
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died of wounds, part of a patrol which was sent out to clear a road which ran parallel to the Nhia River. While busy with this, they encountered an enemy patrol and a fire fight ensued, during which he was wounded in the stomach. They could not be withdrawn until the following morning. He was taken to the hospital at Cela but died the following day of his injuries
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. D. H. D. Marais, of Klerksdorp.
Citation
LG Sup 17 September 1917 pg. 9577 - serving with East Surrey Regiment - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. He was instrumental in saving the lives of several NCOs and men of his company who had been buried in a tunnel by an enemy bombardment. He was severely wounded whilst engaged on this duty."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project