Identity
Person No.
31629
Service No.
84273010BG
Last Name
First Name
John Adriaan
Initials
J A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
18
Military Service
Rank
Recruit
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Military Vehicle Accident, 10km east of Colenso, KZN. Samil 50 was returning troops from Durban Airport to Ladysmith when the vehicle skidded and rolled
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Marlow, of George.
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