Service Details
Name:
 JENSEN
Given Name:
 VALDEMAR OLIVER
Initials:
 V O
Service No:
 79214
Rank:
 Private
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Regiment:
 Transvaal Scottish, S.A. Forces
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Unit:
 3rd Bn.
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Date of Death:
 1941-11-23
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Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds
Decorations:
 M M
Citations:
 LG Sup 24 February 1942 pg. 898 - "For gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East. On 22nd November Private Jensen was wounded in the abdomen whilst carrying a message from his Platoon Commander to his C.O. In spite of his wound Private Jensen continued on and delivered his message thereafter he reported back to his Platoon Commander in spite of sustaining a further wound."
Additional
Information:
No additional information known at this time
Commemoration
Country:
 Egypt
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Cemetery:
 HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 24. E. 1.

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