Identity
Person No.
6472
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
George Eric
Initials
G E
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
28
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Eric and Margaret Edwards, of 16, McDuff St., Lossiemouth, Morayshire. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Citation
DSO LG Sup 13 Feb 1917 pg 1537 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. Accompanied by a few men, he advanced through our barrage and held the entrance of a cave, thereby capturing 400 prisoners, but being unsupported he was forced to surrender by the enemy. Later he was instrumental in the capture of many prisoners, and himself marched twelve, including the Battalion Commander, back to Battalion Headquarters. He set a splendid example of courage and determination throughout."MID LG Sup 25 May 1917 pg. 5164
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project