Service Details
Name:
 MEYER
Given Name:
 JAN VAN ROOYEN
Initials:
 J V R
Service No:
 61011V
Rank:
 Lance Corporal
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Regiment:
 Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
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Date of Death:
 1944-09-24
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Date of Birth:
 1915-09-11
Age:
 29
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, by heavy mortaring, after "C" and "D" Coys. had been sent forward to relieve ILH/KR, in the vicinity of Aquafredola
Additional
Information:
Son of Jacobus G. H. and Johanna Petronella Meyer, of 56 Mitchell Street, George, Cape Province. Born in Oudtshoorn. A machinist for a shoe company. He was unmarried.
Commemoration
Country:
 Italy
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Cemetery:
 CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 III, B, 18.

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