Killed in action, when his tank was hit by bazooka fire, SW of Bologna. They were advancing toward Bologna, east of the railway line, past the aerodrome
Son of Daniel Gabriel and Anna Francina Hester de Villiers (nee Verster), of Donkin Street, Beaufort West, Cape Province. Born in Beaufort West. A farmer at "De Hoop", P.O. Rhenosterkop, C.P. He was unmarried and had 3 brothers.