In Memory Of

MUIR, JOHN HAROLD

Service Details
Age:
 21
Date of Birth:
 1919-08-27
Service No:
 4536
Rank:
 Private
Unit:
 1st
Unit 2:
 Support Commando
Regiment:
 Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
 1941-02-22
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds. Elements of "C" Coy, while on patrol near Gelib, Somaliland, were approached by an Italian officer under a white flag, apparently with the intention of surrendering. The Patrol Commander went forward to arrange matters but while this was underway, they were surrounded by Italian Native troops who opened fire on them from under cover
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 2. F. 11.
Cemetery:
 NAIROBI WAR CEMETERY
Country:
 Kenya
Additional Information
Son of Mr. J. H. G. Muir, of Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. Born Pietermaritzburg. An electrician.