Identity
Person No.
31593
Service No.
77505808
Last Name
First Name
Gregory James
Initials
G J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
23
Military Service
Rank
Sergeant
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Additional Information
Notes
Son of P. V. Marais, of Durbanville
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