Identity
Person No.
33324
Service No.
74560475BG
Last Name
First Name
Herbert Charles
Initials
H C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
19
Military Service
Rank
Corporal
Regiment
Secondary Unit
"D" Sqdn.
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, when the 90mm Eland he was a crew commander in, was hit, by a 106 recoil-less, while going through a ditch. The projectile entered the turret from the top, exactly where the front crew commanders episcope is mounted. The driver and gunner escaped with minor wounds. The turret was replaced and the car went back into action
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. C. T. Truebody. Attended Centaurus High School in Windhoek. The bridge he died on was built by his father's engineering firm.
Citation
LG Sup 17 April 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage on several occasions in getting his men and mules through heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example to his men throughout under the most difficult circumstances."
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project