Name: |
DUNN |
Given Name: |
WILLIAM JOHN |
Initials: |
W J |
Service No: |
9925 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry |
Unit: |
1st Regt.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1917-04-12Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
17 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, in the improvised and disastrous attack of the 9th (Scottish) Division on the German positions in the East of Fampoux. The 1st SAI lost 2 officers and 203 men. |
Additional Information: |
Son of James Dunn and Mrs. Maria Johanna Calitz, of Janfourieskraal, Cape Province. Born Welbedacht, Cape Province. A farmer. His half brother J J Calitz also died in service |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2024-02-02