Identity
Person No.
31614
Service No.
84372085BG
Last Name
First Name
Allen Alberto
Initials
A A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Rank
Private
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Freak Accident, while loading a damaged vehicle onto a low-bed, at Omauni in Owamboland. The crane lift chain broke and the vehicle fell onto him, killing him instantly
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Joaquim Alberto Du Sousa and Dirkie Cecilia Magdalena Mariano
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