Identity
Person No.
31650
Service No.
65666281PE
Last Name
First Name
Wentzel Christoffel
Initials
W C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
29
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, during the attack on Eheke, OPERATION KROPDUIF
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Mrs. M. J. Marx, of Durban.
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