In Memory Of
JOSEPH, FRANCIS MAJOR
Service Details
Age:
29
Date of Birth:
1915-09-27
Service No:
23181V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces
Date of Death:
1944-10-04
Date of Death 2:
1944-10-05
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during an enemy counter attack on the houses at Torlai. After the platoons were withdrawn from the area, they could still hear the Bren gun firing and grenade explosions. These ceased at about 0500 on the morning of the 5th October. Daylight revealed Pte. Joseph’s body next to his Bren as it was he that had been firing to the end
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
I, A, 3.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of Neville Lacy Joseph and Mrs. Joseph, of 26 Viljoen Street, Mayfair Johannesburg. Husband of Anna Johanna (nee Pretorius) Joseph, of Wicht Street, Middelburg, Transvaal. Born in Potchefstroom. A motor driver. He had 2 sons.
