Service Details
Name:
 DU PREEZ
Given Name:
 GERRIT
Initials:
 G
Service No:
 243426V
Rank:
 Private
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Regiment:
 Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces
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Date of Death:
 1944-10-04
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Date of Birth:
 1923-04-13
Age:
 21
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds, multiple bullet wounds, received in action during engagements in the area of Camugnano/Cardeda, Italy
Additional
Information:
Son of Gerrit Martinus and Maria du Preez. Brother of Mrs. Helen La Cave, of 91 Prospect Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth. Born in Heidelburg, Cape Province. A plumber. He was unmarried and had 3 sisters and a brother.
Commemoration
Country:
 Italy
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Cemetery:
 CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 II, E, 13.

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