Identity
Person No.
31732
Service No.
93477685
Last Name
First Name
Samuel Oldham
Initials
S O
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
55
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Ismailia, Suez Canal, Egypt, en route to South Africa
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Lilian Maydew, of Durban. Father of Gloria Cecilia Maydew, of Durban, South Africa. Born at Walsall, Staffs. A company Secretary.
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