Identity
Person No.
31684
Service No.
01196807
Last Name
First Name
Hendrik
Initials
H
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
38
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died of a heart attack while on duty at Grootfontein, SWA
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Mrs. A. M. Mathee, of Bloemfontein
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