Service Details
Name:
 VAN NIEKERK
Given Name:
 CHRISTOFFEL JOHANNES
Initials:
 C J
Service No:
 329884V
Rank:
 Private
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Regiment:
 Witwatersrand Rifles/Regiment de la Rey, S.A. Forces
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Date of Death:
 1945-04-22
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Date of Birth:
 1923-11-26
Age:
 21
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, during an attack over the river Panaro at Camposanto, Italy
Additional
Information:
Son of Mrs. A. W. van Niekerk, of Fox Street, Fairview, Johannesburg. Husband of Mrs. L. M. van Niekerk, of Janie Street, Johannesburg. Born in Potchefstroom. A Steward by trade
Commemoration
Country:
 Italy
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Cemetery:
 CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 VI, C, 12.

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