In Memory Of

MATTHYS, PETER JOHN

Service Details
Age:
27
Date of Birth:
1914-01-03
Service No:
C/304962
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1 Lt. Anti-Aircraft Regt.
Regiment:
Cape Corps, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1943-12-01
Cause of Death:
Drowned, at Strandfontein Beach near Muizenberg, Cape Province. His body was not recovered
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 25. Column 2.
Cemetery:
BROOKWOOD 1939-1945 MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Surrey
Country:
United Kingdom
Additional Information
Son of George and Andrina Matthys, of Salt River, Knysna, Cape Province. Born Knysna. A garage employee. Service in North Africa.