Identity
Person No.
32434
Service No.
77316404BG
Last Name
First Name
Timothy Simmons
Initials
T S
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
18
Military Service
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Secondary Unit
Army
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, during special operation in support of UNITA at Savate, Angola, in a contact with the enemy. (Operation Tiro a Tiro). A phosphorus grenade on his webbing was struck and exploded
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Additional Information
Notes
Son of the late Mr. P. E. Patrick and Mrs. D. Hindle, of Pietermaritzburg.
Citation
LG Sup 3 March 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times set a splendid example of courage and determination"
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project