Identity
Person No.
31734
Service No.
73290587BA
Last Name
First Name
Edward Leslie
Initials
E L
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Rank
Rifleman
Regiment
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in Shooting Incident, accidental. He was shot while setting up an ambush, east of the Kwando river
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. Mayo, of Kimberley
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