Identity
Person No.
40208
Service No.
103738
Last Name
First Name
Daniel
Initials
D
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Military Service
Rank
Second Lieutenant
Regiment
Unit
Secondary Unit
attd. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, bullet to the head, during action across the Tigris. Having only joined his unit the day before
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Robert Cottle-Green, of 20 Kinver Road, Sydenham, ex-chairman of the Pretoria Club, South Africa. Born Pretoria, South Africa. His brother Robert Cottle-Green also died in service. He is commemorated on his brother's headstone in France.
Citation
Awarded while Sgt. 31 March 1978 - "He displayed initiative and bravery of the highest order. He personally accounted for 14 CT kills and 8 captures, including high ranking commanders". He was also recommended for Rhodesia's highest award, the Grand Cross of Valour.
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project