Service Details
Name:
 RODERICK
Given Name:
 RICHARD THOMAS
Initials:
 R T
Service No:
 31620
Rank:
 Private
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Regiment:
 Imperial Light Horse, S.A. Forces
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Unit:
 1st
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Former Regiment:
 formerly Transvaal Scottish
Date of Death:
 1941-12-31
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Date of Birth:
 1919-12-08
Age:
 22
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, during attack on Bardia, North Africa. When "C" Coy got to their final objective, they were pinned down under heavy MG fire and sniper fire. He moved forward some 50 yards and while attempting to throw a grenade at the sniper, he was hit and the exploding grenade killed him. He was recommended for the award of the D.C.M.(Post)
Additional
Information:
Son of Anthony Richard and Margaret Jane (nee Clarke) Roderick, of 91 Persimmon Street, Malvern, Johannesburg. Born in London. An apprentice motor mechanic. He was unmarried
Commemoration
Country:
 Egypt
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Cemetery:
 HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 12. D. 10.

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