Name: |
MEDLIN |
Given Name: |
JOHN OSBORNE |
Initials: |
J O |
Service No: |
3179 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry |
Unit: |
3rd Regt.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Unit 2: |
"D" Coy.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1917-04-09Other Casualties on this
Date |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, during first day of the Battle of Arras. The 3rd S.A.I. was on the right of the South African Infantry Brigade in the attack of Black Line and Blue Line (North of St Laurent-Blangy). The 3rd S.A.I. sustained 53 killed and 226 wounded |
Additional Information: |
Son of William Charles and Johanna Medlin, of Bloemfontein. His brother also died in service |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2014-11-02