Identity
Person No.
40209
Service No.
103738
Last Name
First Name
Frederick
Initials
F
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
37
Military Service
Rank
Lieutenant
Regiment
Secondary Unit
attd. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of John Crathorne, of Vryheid, Natal. Born Pietermaritzburg. A Mining Engineer.
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