Name: |
SMITH |
Given Name: |
PERCIVAL GEORGE DREADNOUGHT |
Initials: |
P G D |
Service No: |
1133 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Natal Mounted Rifles, S.A. Forces |
Date of Death: |
1942-10-23Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1920-04-24 |
Age: |
22 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, in attack of second battle of Alamein. Clearing dug-outs and enemy posts with Bren guns, grenades and bayonets, by 11h30 pm the NMR was consolidating on its objective under heavy artillery fire. Lt. M. FRANK and his runner, Pte. P.D.G. SMITH were killed by a single shell. |
Additional Information: |
Son of Percy and Verni Smith, of Fir Lane, Greyville, Durban. Born in Port Elizabeth. A Cleaner and Greaser by profession |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2018-11-28