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THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

Somme, France

 205 men of the 1st SAI

Pier and face 4C

Lance Corporal

Percival Joseph ALLEN

B Company

Killed in action on the 19th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Frank ALLSOP

Son of Robert Corks Allsopand Rosa Harriet Allsop (nee Bridge) (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Lance Corporal

Frederick Maynard ATKINSON

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 15th July 1916

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 22.

 

Private

William Ernest BAILEY

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Sydney Norman BAISLEY

Son of Mrs WP Baisley, of Mtwaka, Nqamakwe, Transkei, Cape Colony (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 19.

 

Lance Corporal

Hyman Raphael BAKER

Son of Mr and Mrs Harris Baker, of 120, Buitenkant St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

A Company

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Private

Louie Henry BENN

Son of Harry William Benn, of Calitzdorp, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

B Company

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

Percy Lisle BENN

Son of Millicent Ann Benn, of Lady Frere, Cape Province, and the late JAH Benn (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 18.

 

Private

Gilbert Edward BENTLEY

Son of Joseph and Agnes Bentley, of 48, Fairview Avenue, Woodstock, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 20.

 

Private

Charles Tom Ernest BETTS

Husband of Emma Powell Betts, of Derby Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 19th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 33.

 

Private

William R.S. BICHENO

Son of Mr WB Bicheno, of 94, Banbury Rd, Bicester, Oxon, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Private

Harold BILLETT

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

David BOTHA

Son of Phillip R. and Maria E. Botha (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 20.

 

Private

Stephen Andrew BOTHMA

Son of Mrs Anna Cathrina Bothma, of 16, Burke St, Salt River, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 26.

 

Private

Laurence Wallace BREAKEY

Son of Mrs A Breakey, of 30, Milton Rd, Observatory, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 19.

 

Private

Arthur Charles BRENTON

Son of Tom and Ellen Brenton, of Wilmar, Station Rd, St Blazey, Par, Cornwall, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 32.

 

Private

Ernest John BRODIE

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Aaron William John BROOKSTEIN

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Second Lieutenant

Arthur Ernest BROWN

Son of John LM and Lydia Brown (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 30.

 

Private

Henry BROWN

C Company

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Sergeant

William BROWN

Son of William and Clara Brown, of Cemetery Lodge, Romsey, Hants, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 39.

 

Lieutenant

William Nimms BROWN

Son of William Nimms Brown and Catherine Georgianz Brown, of Nieppe, Heseldon Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 7th July 1916 (Montauban-en-Picardie). Age 39.

 

Major

Edward Travers BURGES

Son of the late Daniel Travers Burges and Alice Sarah Burges, of Bristol ; husband of Charlotte Burges, of Highland Cottage, Clevedon, Somerset, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 38.

 

Lance Sergeant

Claude Fitzgerald BURTON

Son of the late Capt George W. Burton, of Madras, Southern India, and of Naomi Elizabeth Burton (now Mrs O'Connor), of Calpe, Blackrock, Dublin. Educated at Sea Point School, Cape Town. On staff of National Bank of SA, Lt. Also served in German SW Africa with Cape Peninsula Rifles and in Egypt (Source : C.W.G.C.).

D Company

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 21.

 

Private

Wilfred Franklin CAPPER

Son of the late Henry and Alice Mary Capper (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 28.

 

Lance Corporal

Arthur Dowley CARLISLE

Son of Mary Arm Carlisle, of Plumstead, London and the late Henry John Carlisle (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 27.

 

Private

William Eric CARLSSON

Son of Oscar and Margaret Carlsson, of 5, Howglen Villa, Albert Rd, Tamboers Kloof, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

D Company

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval). Age 24.

 

Private

Richard Charles CARTER

Son of Mrs A. Carter, of Glenheath, Heugh Rd, Walmer, Port Elizabeth (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 22.

 

Private

Harold Birks CASTLE

Son of William Gifford Castle and Elizabeth Ann Castle (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 27.

 

Lance Corporal

William CHANEY

Son of the late James Chaney, of 27, Breakwater Cottages, Cape Town. Also served in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

A Company

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 33.

 

Private

John Wilks CHERRY

Son of Mrs Lily Ann Cherry, of 4, Warren St, Grahamstown, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 23.

 

Private

William Henry CLARENCE

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Ernest Edward CLARKE

Son of William Charles and Anna Elizabeth Clarke, of Maitland East Post Office, Kensington Estate, Maitland, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 27.

 

Corporal

Alfred John CLEWS

Son of Mrs EA Clews and the late Mr WH Clews, of 1, Moseley Villas, Esher St, Claremont, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Private

Thomas Perry CONWAY

Son of the late Walter Henry and Martha Conway (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 20.

 

Private

Louis COOPER

Son of Maurice and Rosalie Cooper, of Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 21.

 

Private

Walter Frederick CRAGE

Son of the late Frederick William and Nellie Crage. Enlisted at Port Elizabeth, August 1915 (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 24.

 

Private

James Vincent CURTIS

Son of Mr and Mrs J. Curtis, of Grahamstown, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

B Company

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

James CUSACK

Son of James and Catherine Cusack, of Oil Mill Rd, Sixmilebridge, Co, Clare, Ireland (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 39.

 

Private

John Pearis DALTON

Son of John Pearis Dalton and Martha Catrina Dalton, of Stockkesntroom St, George, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

Angelo Joseph DANIA

Son of Lorenzo Dania and the late Charlotte Dania (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 23.

 

Private

William George DAVIDS

Son of Mrs Magdalena Sophia Davids, of Ivy Cottage, St Andrews Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 25.

 

Private

Harry DAVIS

Adopted son of Mrs M Simons, of 3, Thomas St, Long St, Kimberley (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 22.

 

Private

Rodney William DAVIS

Son of William Henry and Charlotte Maria Davis. Husband of Caroline Davis, of 20, Fairbairn St, Worcester, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 38.

 

Lance Corporal

Stephen Herd DICK

Son of the late Mr and Mrs William Dick, of Dundee, Scotland. Husband of Ada May Dick, of 10, Young St, Uitenhage, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 7th July 1916 (Montauban-en-Picardie). Age 36.

 

Private

James L. DIGNAM

Son of Mrs S Brampton (formerly Dignam), of 6, Beaumont Rd, Leyton, England. Husband of Susanna VD Walt (formerly Dignam), of Doris Villa, Surrey St, Claremont, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 45.

 

Private

Joseph Benjamin DILLON

Son of SG Dillon, of 63, Walmer Rd, South End, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, and the late E. Dillon (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 17.

 

Lance Corporal

Richard DINGLE

Killed in action on the 17th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Douglas Dennis DOYLE

Son of Fenning Thomas Doyle and Matilda Jane Doyle, of Tomo, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 17.

 

Corporal

Neville DOYLE

Son of John James and Gertrude Mary Ann Doyle, of 53, Hope St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 22.

 

Private

Leslie Llewellyn DREYER

Son of Annetta Dreyer, of Port North, Namaqualand, and the late Johan George Dreyer. Also served in German South West Africa and in Egypt (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval). Age 26.

 

Private

Francis Richard John DRING

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Michael John DUNNEEN

Adopted son of Mrs E Reich, of 49, Chapel St, Capetown (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 21.

 

Private

Cornelius Petrus Herculaas DU PREEZ

Brother of Mrs A Pienaar, of 88, Perkin St, North End, Port Elizabeth (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 34.

 

Private

Frederick EHKE

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Walter John Eveyn ELLIOTT

Son of Walter Udall Elliott and Rebecca Susan Elliott, of Bathurst St, Graham's Town, Cape Province. Also served in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 26.

 

Private

Milton George EVA

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Thomas William FABIAN

Son of Edward and Anna Fabian, of Robben Island, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

Ernest FAURE

Son of Mr WCB and Mrs SEG Faure, of Trappes St, Worcester, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 21.

 

Lance Corporal

Frederick Walter FEAST

Son of FW Feast, of Salt Hill, Chichester, Sussex, England. Husband of Mabel Carrall (formerly Feast), of 5, Highlands above Hares, Brickfields, Salt River, Cape Province. (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 36.

 

Private

William FERGUSON

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval).

 

Private

William FERGUSON

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Lance Sergeant

Christopher James FINDLAY

Son of George B and Louise E Findlay (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 30.

 

Private

Christian Ludwig FISCHER

Son of Albrecht Christian Gottfried Fischer and Catherine Christina Fischer (nee Murray). Graduated from Victoria College, Stellenbosch, later on staff of Pietermaritzburg College (Source : C.W.G.C.).

B Company

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 27.

 

Private

Alfred Charles FISHER

Missing in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval).

 

Corporal

Thomas Henry FOXCROFT

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval).

 

Private

Joseph Thomas James FRANCKLOW

Son of Joseph James and Susan Jane Francklow, of II, Bubble Avenue, Uitenhage (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 20.

 

Private

John FRASER

Son of the late Mr and Mrs John Fraser, of Cromarty. Husband of Annie Fraser, of 6, Crandon Place, Beaconsfield, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 44.

 

Private

Edward Bertram GOING

Son of Jane Going and the late Captain Going, RN. Enlisted in 1915 (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 37.

 

Private

Lionel Vaughan GOULY-DE-CHAVILLE

Son of Frederick Henry and Catherine Harris Gouly de Chaville, of Nechells, Crescent Rd, Claremont, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

George Frederick GREENWOOD

Son of Mr and Mrs W. Greenwood, of Thelma, Connaught Rd, Wynberg, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval). Age 29.

 

Private

Edward Wormald GREGORY

Son of Charles Henry Gregory, and Ellen Osmond Gregory, of 46, Nelville St, Booysens, Johannesburg (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Private

Frank GURNEY

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Second Lieutenant

Allan Christie HAARHOFF

Son of the late JJN Haarhoff, of 36, Memorial Rd, Kimberley, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

D Company

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 29.

 

Private

William HADDON

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Alfred HAGELL

Son of Fredrick Hagell, of Canterbury, England. Husband of Maude Hagell, of 39, Church Rd, Wimbledon, London, England. Employee of Messrs Stuttafords, Cape Town. (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 41.

 

Captain

Ernest Albert Linsingen HAHN

Son of the Rev. C. Hugo Hahn, late of Paarl, Cape Province, and Annie Hahn (nee von Linsingen), of Delville, Gordon's Bay, Cape Province. Also served in Egypt (Senussi Campaign) (Source : C.W.G.C.).

D Company

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 28.

 

Lance Corporal

Eden Lashley HALL

Son of the late Mr and Mrs TC Hall, of Bedford, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 20.

 

Private

Charles Augustus HARRIS

Son of Mr and Mrs John C Harris, of Bristol. Husband of Gwendoline Harris, of 72, Cranbrook Rd, Redland, Bristol, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 26.

 

Private

Guy Alexander HARRISON

Only son of Mary H Harrison, of 104, Park Lane, Croydon, Surrey, England, and the late FW Harrison (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 23.

 

Sergeant

William HAWKINS

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Cecil Edward HEATHCOTE

Son of Mrs E. Heathcote, of Grahamstown, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 20.

 

Private

William Henry Routledge HEWETT

Son of Henry Frank Oscar and Henrietta Hewett, of Standard Bank, Adderley St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 32.

 

Sergeant

Edward Joseph HINTON

Son of Edward George and Margaret Hinton, of 127, Bree St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 25.

 

Private

Melville HONEY

Son of Margaret Emma Honey, of Peddie, Cape Province, and the late John Farlie Honey (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 18.

 

Private

Andre Bernard HOOLAHAN

Son of JJ and Marie Louise Hoolahan, of Kraaifontein, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 10th July 1916 (Montauban-en-Picardie). Age 21.

 

Lance Corporal

Percy HUDSON

Son of Margaret Jane Cuyler Hudson, of 4, Scanlan St, Uitenhage, Cape Province, and the late Henry William Hudson (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 24.

 

Sergeant

Patrick Robertson HUME

Son of Peter Hume, of 30, Colville Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. Husband of Violet A Hume, of 8, Stewarts Lane, East London, Cape Province. Served in the South African campaign and in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 35.

 

Private

Lawrence Godfrey IMMELMAN

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private/Bugler

Arthur JACOBY

Son of Mrs MEL Jacoby, of 2, Roberts Rd, Durban, Natal, and the late AR Jacoby (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 16.

 

Lance Corporal

Gideon Humphrey JAMIESON

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Frederick Joseph JANSEN

Son of Annie Jane Baxter (formerly Jansen) of Lorraine, Fort Beaufort, Cape Province, and the late Gustav Jansen (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 23.

 

Private

Cyril Roland Alfred JENKINS

Son of the late Mr and Mrs Jenkins (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 18.

 

Private

Arthur JOHNSON

Husband of CL Johnson, of 13, Free State Rd, Beaconsfield (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 43.

 

Private

Errol James JOHNSTON

Son of James and Amelia Johnston (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 19.

 

Second Lieutenant

John Tillson JONES

Son of Mrs Annie Mary Tyson, of 7, Maud St, Kimberley, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

Vivian Albert JONES

Son of Albert and Sarah Jones, of 49, Roberts Rd, Woodstock, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 18.

 

Private

John KABER

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Charles Duncan KALLIS

Son of Joseph and Mary Kallis, of Main Rd, Lakeside, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 25.

 

Private

Edward George KENSIT

Son of Mr W. Kensit, of Ayr, Bathurst Rd, Wynberg, Cape Province. Also served in Egypt (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 37.

 

Private

Charles Paul KERN

Son of Mr H and Mrs P. Kern, of 67 Frere St, West Bank, East London, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 26.

 

Second Lieutenant

Victor Emanual KESSLER

Son of Paul Kessler, of 14, Brand St, Kimberley, Cape Province, and the late Laura Selina Kessler (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 25.

 

Private

Albert Edward KEYS

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

George Alfred KING

Son of Clara King, of 116, Seventh Avenue, Mayfair, Johannesburg, and the late John Charles King (Source : C.W.G.C.)

D Company

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 19.

 

Private

Alexander Arthur Holmes KORSTEN

Son of Jacques Richard Albert and Jessie Georgina Korsten, of 46, Cathcart Rd, Queenstown, Cape Province. A law student (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 19.

 

Private

Joseph KRIGE

Son of the late Hermanus Lambertus Krige and Johanna Christina Krige (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Private

Arnold Gerard John KUYS

Son of Magistrate John Werndly Kuys and Gertrude Kuys, of Napier, Cape Province. Born on the 27th November 1896 (Informations provided by Mr James C. Kuys).

Missing in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Fred Henry William LANG

Son of Priscilla Lang, of Windermere, Glengarrif Rd, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, and the late William Lang (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 18.

 

Private

Ernest Edward LARSON

Son of Mrs E Larsen, of 22, Diesel St, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 19.

 

Private

Jacobus Johannes LAUBSCHER

Son of Jan Michiel and Cornelia Margaritha Munnik, of Addak, Bot River, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 20.

 

Private

Oliver Clarence LAVENDER

Son of George Henry and Jane Lavender, of 175A, Smit St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Also served in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 22.

 

Signaller

George Alan LEAK

Son of Frederick Lincoln Leak and Helena Frances Leak, of Alandale Farm, Huguenot, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

D Company

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 21.

 

Sergeant

Victor Edward LEDBURY

Son of Mr D and Mrs E Ledbury, of 1, Upper Union St, Gardens, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Second Lieutenant

Frederick Vernon MACDONALD

Son of Frederick William and Anna Maria MacDonald, of Kinswood, Kotlee Rd, Mowbray, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 23.

 

Private

Alec David Ambrose MACKENZIE

Son of Alec and Jessie Evelyn Mackenzie, of Epping, Palmyra Rd, Claremont, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

Arthur George MARLES

Son of Thomas and Sarah Marles, of 158, Strand St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 21.

 

Private

Ivor Llewellyn MARTIN

Son of Ivor Llewellyn Martin and Alexandrina Martin, of Bedford, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 21.

 

Sergeant

John Robert MATHESON

Son of Robert and Margaret Matheson, of 40, Bowden Rd, Observatory, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 28.

 

Private

Colin Campbell MCDONALD

Son of William and Kate McDonald, of Tyndendale, Queenstown, Cape Province. Also served with 8th Mounted Rifles, Midland Horse in South Africa during 1915 (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 25.

 

Private

Duncan Munro MCDONALD

Son of the late Alexander Lowry McDonald and Emily Catherine McDonald (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 48.

 

Private

James Corbitt MCGREGOR

Son of James and Annie Theresa, of Geduld Mine, Dersley. Also served in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.)

C Company

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

William MCGREGOR

Son of George and Antionetta McGregor, of Perth House, Maitland. A member of the Cape Town Council (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 34.

 

Private

William Arthur MCKENZIE

Son of William Kenneth and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie, of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia (Source : C.W.G.C.)

C Company

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 37.

 

Corporal

J.H. MCKNIGHT

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Captain

George John MILLER

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 35.

 

Private

Frederick James MILLS

Son of Mr and Mrs HW Mills, of Kenilworth, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Private

Frank MOCKE

Son of James and Mona Mocke, of 192, Loop St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 28.

 

Private

Harry James MOMSEN

Son of the late Harry James Momsen and Mary Josephine Momsen (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 17.

 

Private

Thomas David MORGAN

Son of Alice Morgan, of 1, Bellevue Villas, Bellevue St, Cape Town, and the late TC Morgan (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 18th July 1916

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 18.

 

Private

William John MORGAN

Son of Stephen and Susannah Morgan, of 10, Robins Rd, Observatory, Cape Province. Youngest of three brothers who served (Source : C.W.G.C.)

A Company

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 19.

 

Private

Arthur MOUNTFORD

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

William MYERS

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 26.

 

Private

William NEEDHAM

Son of GR and SE Needham, of Kimberley, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 21.

 

Private

Charles Frederick William NEWELL

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Corporal

George Henry NEWELL

Son of Harry and Annie Newell, of Rotherham, Yorkshire. Husband of Jessie Newell, of 11, Caistens St, Tamboers Kloof, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 29.

 

Private

Arthur John NOWELL

Son of Mr JR and Mrs CL Nowell, of 14, Tilney St, East London, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 24.

 

Private

Alexander Charles PADDOCK

Son of the late Charles Edward and Mary Alice Paddock (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 21.

 

Lance Corporal

Ewin Evens Cragg PADDON

Son of Tilney Edwin and Ella Paddon, of Ravensdale, 20, Church Rd, Forest Hill, London. Born at Grahamstown. Educated at St Andrew's College, Grahamstown and Elstowe College, Bedford, England (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 26.

 

Private

George Hall PALPHRAMAND

Son of the late George L. and Sarah Palphramand (nee Hall). Husband of Lilian EM Liesching (formerly Palphramand, nee Horn), of Solyst, Pinelands, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

C Company

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 34.

 

Private

Ralph Hall PALPHRAMAND

Son of the late George L. and Sarah Palphramand (nee Hall). Husband of Lilian EM Liesching (formerly Palphramand, nee Horn), of Solyst, Pinelands, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Sergeant

James Louis PARKER

Son of the late William J and Marcella S Parker (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 17th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 33.

 

Private

Thomas PARKES

Died of wounds on the 20th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Lieutenant

Cecil Braithwaite PARSONS

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Victor Reginald PATTISON

Son of the Reverend J Pattison and Mrs Pattison, of Port Alfred, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 19.

 

Private

Edward Henry William PAYNE

Son of Robert and Bertha Louisa Payne, of Perth Rd, Wynberg, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 14th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 21.

 

Private

Gerald William PEARCE

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

John PLAYSTED

Son of the late Joseph Henry and Helena L Playstead (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 25.

 

Sergeant

Gerald Daniel POTGIETER

Son of Mrs ME Smith, of Smithfield, Orange Free State (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

George POVEY

Brother of Miss Polly Povey, of 24, Geard St, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 19.

 

Private

Henry Charles PRODEHL

Son of Mrs CWA Prodehl, of 6, Roos St, Capetown (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 17th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 19.

 

Private

James Hubert QUINN

Son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Henry Quinn, of Windhoek, SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval). Age 21.

 

Lance Sergeant

William Ramsay RAE

Son of M Rae, of Alloa, Scotland, and the late A. Rae. Husband of J. Rae, of Kimberley, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 34.

 

Private

Fred Henry REYNARD

Son of Charlie and Mrs CF Reynard, of Orel Udouga, Lady Frere, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 34.

 

Private

Edwin Brindley RICHARDS

Son of Mrs Lily Lucy Richards, of 26A, Lennox St, Kimberley, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

Cecil Steward ROSS

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval).

 

Private

John RYDER

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Sergeant

Arthur Gardner SCHOOLING

Son of Mr and Mrs John Schooling, of New Stockenstroom St, Cradock, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 16th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 25.

 

Private

Charles John SCHOU

Son of the late Emil and Rolina Schou (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 35.

 

Private

Cyril Oswald SELBY

Son of Mrs MF Selby, of 52, Bathurst St, Grahamstown, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 23.

 

Private

Arthur Gordon SELLER

Son of Rudolph and Alice Seller, of Cradock, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 22.

 

Private

Stanley Charles SEMARK

Son of Mr and Mrs G Semark, of 19, Albert Rd, Mowbray, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 25.

 

Private

Thomas Robert SLATEM

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Ernest John Oscar SMITH

Husband of Annetta JC Schomrood (formerly Smith), of 5th St, Kensington Estate, Maitland, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 28.

 

Private

Garnet Henry SMITH

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Herbert Christopher SMITH

Killed in action on the 7th July 1916 (Montauban-en-Picardie).

 

Private

Walter Cecil SMITH

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Charles David SODERLAND

Son of Mrs MD Soderland, of Listowel Rd, Hares Avenue, Woodstock, Cape Province, and the late Mr CA Soderland (Source : C.W.G.C.)

D Company

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 17.

 

Private

Albert Joseph SPARKES

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 18.

 

Lance Corporal

Arthur SPENCE

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Sergeant

Reginald Crawford STEPHENS

Son of Annie E Stephens, of Ardlin, Rosebank, Cape Province, and the late Michael Stephens (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 36.

 

Private

Lancelot Wilred STERLEY

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Christian Martin Frank STOFFBERG

Son of Christian Martin Frank Stoffberg. Also served in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 23.

 

Private

William STRACHAN

Son of James and Janet Strachan, of 5, Milner St, Queenstown, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

John Jacobus STRYDOM

Son of Mrs G. Thysse, of Upper High St, Oudtshoorn, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 18.

 

Private

Charles SULLIVAN

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

George Percy SULLIVAN

Son of Henry and Annie Sullivan, of 44, Mitchell St, South End, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province. Also served in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

George SWANEPOEL

Served in the South African Campaign with the British Bechuanaland Police and in German SW Africa with the 2nd Kimberley Regiment (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 37.

 

Private

Charles Sylvester SYMONS

Son of Alfred and Emily Sarah Symons, of 29, Cambridge Rd, King William's Town, Cape Province. Also served in Egypt (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 21.

 

Private

Edward Parmiter TAYLOR

Son of Minnie Ruth Taylor, of 37, West Meath Rd, Park View, Johannesburg, Transvaal, and the late John Frederick James Taylor (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 27.

 

Private

Henry Charles Graham THOMSON

D Company

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

David Joseph TITTERTON

Son of the late William and Carry Titterton (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 19.

 

Private

Francis John TREANOR

Son of Francis Jophn Treanor, of 54, North St, Newry, Co. Down, and the late Elizabeth Treanor (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 28.

 

Private

Ernest George TRENT

Son of Mr and Mrs FW Trent, of S.A.R. and Harbours Construction, Bothaville, Orange Free State (Source : C.W.G.C.)

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Clement TUNBRIDGE

Son of the late Tilden and Mary Tunbridge (Source : C.W.G.C.).

A Company

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 20.

 

Private

Peter TURNBULL

Son of Mrs Alex Turnbull, of Tutura, Butterworth, Cape Province, and the late Alex Turnbull (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 22.

 

Private

Henry TURNER

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval).

 

Private

William VAN DER POLL

Son of Mr HA. and Mrs SL. Van der Poll, of Main Rd, Lakeside, Muizenburg, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 10th July 1916 (Montauban-en-Picardie).

 

Private

John Henry VAN DER SPUY

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Leslie John VAUGHAN

Only son of John and ED Vaughan, of Fort Beaufort, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 18.

 

Private

Edward WALLACE

Son of W and K. Wallace (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 22.

 

Corporal

Charles James WALTON

Son of the late James George and Marion Walton (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 30.

 

Sergeant

Philip WARD

Son of the late Richard and Annie Deavall, of Salford, Manchester, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 36.

 

Private

Francis WATTERS

Son of the late Clr Sgt F Walters (93rd Sutherland Highlanders). Educated at Duke of York's School. Enlisted in the Rifle Brigade in 1880. Serbed in India, and after 12 years service joined the Cape Mounted Rifles (Source : C.W.G.C.).

A Company

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval). Age 50.

 

Sergeant

Alfred Edwin WAYLAND

Son of Edwin and Jessie Wayland, of Carlsruhe, Dikgatlon, Kuruman, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 27.

 

 

Private

Cyril George WELDON

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

Thomas Henry WELSH

Son of Thomas Henry and Florence Gertrude Welsh, of Kingston, Wesley, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 26.

 

Private

Robert Joseph WHITTER

Son of Rechab William and Margaret Whitter, of 4, Liddle St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Brother of Rechab William Whitter (see below).

C Company

Killed in action on the 14th July 1916 (Longueval). Age 24.

 

Private

Rechab William WHITTER

Son of Rechab William and Margaret Whitter, of 4, Liddle St, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Brother of Robert Joseph Whitter (see above).

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 26.

 

Private

Henry John WIGLEY

Son of Esther Wigley, of Nomaheqa, Nqamakwe, Transkei, Cape Province, and the late Josiah Steele Wigley (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 16th July 1916

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 21.

 

Private

Harry WILES

Son of Frederick Albert and Ellen Wiles, of Johannesburg (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Private

John WILLIAMS

Killed in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt).

 

Private

Walter WILLIAMS

Brother of Alice Mabel Williams, of St John's Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood). Age 42.

 

Private

Andrew WILSON

Son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Wilson (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 18th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 25.

 

Private

Thomas Henry WISE

Killed in action on the 18th July 1916 (Delville Wood).

 

Major

Harry WOODHEAD

Only son of Colonel Henry Woodhead, CMG, VD, JP, and Mrs AB Woodhead, of Maisonette, Rondebosch, Cape Province. BA (Oxon and Cape). Barrister of Inner Temple. Also served in German SW Africa with DEO Rifles (Adjt) (Source : C.W.G.C.).

A Company

Missing in action on the 19th October 1916 (Butte de Warlencourt). Age 30.