Identity
Person No.
7919
Service No.
614422V
Last Name
First Name
Roy Lancelot
Initials
R L
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
22
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died in accidental explosion. The cargo ship, SS Charles Henderson, containing over 2000 tons of 500lb bombs, exploded at Berth 14, Bari Docks, while being unloaded
Grave Reference
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Son of Edgar Ernest and Jessie Mabel (nee Rich) Gates, of Perkin Street, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province. Born in Uitenhage. A Coach Builder in Port Elizabeth.
Citation
Unknown
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project