In Memory Of

PATER, GORDON RAYMOND

Service Details
Age:
 19
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 7907
Rank:
 Private
Unit:
 4th Regt.
Regiment:
 South African Infantry
Date of Death:
 1916-10-12
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 I. K. I.
Cemetery:
 WARLENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Pas de Calais
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Son of John Raymond Pater and Belinda Rosalie Pater, of "Toolanji," Eildon Rd., Kensington, Transvaal. Native of Melbourne, Australia. Attended Jeppe High School for Boys. Entered the School in 1908 and left in 1912. On Jeppe High School for Boys Roll of Honour