Service Details
Name:
 MATTHYS
Given Name:
 PETER JOHN
Initials:
 P J
Service No:
 C/304962
Rank:
 Private
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Regiment:
 Cape Corps, S.A. Forces
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Unit:
 1 Lt. Anti-Aircraft Regt.
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Date of Death:
 1943-12-01
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Date of Birth:
 1914-01-03
Age:
 27
Cause of Death:
 Drowned, at Strandfontein Beach near Muizenberg, Cape Province. His body was not recovered
Additional
Information:
Son of George and Andrina Matthys, of Salt River, Knysna, Cape Province. Born Knysna. A garage employee. Service in North Africa.
Commemoration
Country:
 United Kingdom
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Locality:
 Surrey
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Cemetery:
 BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL
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Grave Reference:
 Panel 25. Column 2.

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