Identity
Person No.
31733
Service No.
677
Last Name
First Name
William John
Initials
W J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
65
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died of tuberculosis and heart failure, at Roberts Heights Hospital
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Relation of Mrs. Mayness, of Johannesburg.
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