In Memory Of
HUNTER, NEIL ANDERSON
Service Details
Age:
28
Date of Birth:
1916-03-07
Service No:
31400V
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
"C" Coy.
Regiment:
Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces
Date of Death:
1944-09-17
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, when "C" Coy was ordered to carry out a left flanking attack on Monte Bagno. He was hit by Spandau fire while attacking a strong point. His body was only recovered on the 20th, due to heavy undergrowth and the tactical situation
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
III, B, 1.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of George A. and Florence M. McC. Hunter, of 156 Fordyce Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province. Born in Koffiefontein, Orange Free State. An office clerk. He was unmarried. His brother also died on service.
