In Memory Of
MILES, HORACE C
Service Details
Age:
54
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
213744
Rank:
Captain
Regiment:
South African Engineer Corps
Date of Death:
1942-11-23
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
6. A. 14.
Cemetery:
BENGHAZI WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Libya
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C and bar
Citations:
MC LG Sup 26 November 1917 pg. 12320 - "For gallantry and distinguished service in the field"; Bar to MC LG Sup 16 Sept 1918 pg. 10898 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a personal reconnaissance in daylight he noted a place obviously occupied by the enemy at night. That night he organised and led a fighting patrol with skill and daring, capturing a prisoner and directing the fight till severely wounded."
Son of Ann Miles, of High Street, Wales. Husband of Jetta Mary Miles, of Parys, Orange Free State, South Africa. Born London, England. A journalist.