In Memory Of
RODERICK, RICHARD THOMAS
Service Details
Age:
22
Date of Birth:
1919-12-08
Service No:
31620
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1st
Regiment:
Imperial Light Horse, S.A. Forces
Former Regiment:
formerly Transvaal Scottish
Date of Death:
1941-12-31
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during attack on Bardia, North Africa. When "C" Coy got to their final objective, they were pinned down under heavy MG fire and sniper fire. He moved forward some 50 yards and while attempting to throw a grenade at the sniper, he was hit and the exploding grenade killed him. He was recommended for the award of the D.C.M.(Post)
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
12. D. 10.
Cemetery:
HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Egypt
Additional Information
Son of Anthony Richard and Margaret Jane (nee Clarke) Roderick, of 91 Persimmon Street, Malvern, Johannesburg. Born in London. An apprentice motor mechanic. He was unmarried
