Identity
Person No.
4569
Service No.
4384
Last Name
First Name
John Arthur
Initials
J A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
21
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action. Elements of "C" Coy, while on patrol near Gelib, Somaliland, were approached by an Italian officer under a white flag, apparently with the intention of surrendering. The Patrol Commander went forward to arrange matters but while this was underway, they were surrounded by Italian Native troops who opened fire on them from under cover
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Mr. R. H. Cowan, of "Hazel Bank", Hilton Road, Natal. A shop assistant.
Citation
Unknown
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project