Died in Military Vehicle Accident, near Piet Retief, while on duty. He had been detailed to proceed to Piet Retief for picquet duty and was killed on his return
Son of Johannes D. and Petronella J. de la Rey, of Klerksdorp; husband of M. de la Rey, of 11 Barend Street, Klerksdorp. Born in Klerksdorp. A painter.