In Memory Of
AITCHESON, WILLIAM LESLIE
Service Details
Age:
26
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
15862V
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
1 Field Coy.
Regiment:
South African Engineer Corps
Date of Death:
1944-05-20
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II. B. 11.
Cemetery:
CASSINO WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
M M
Citations:
LG Sup 24 September 1942 pg. 4158 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On night 26/27 July when engaged on clearing a gap through the enemy minefield South of El Alamein he showed complete disregard for his own safety and set a magnificent example to the rest of the Sappers engaged on this this hazardous operation. He repeatedly returned to continue the task of searching for mines in the enemy minefield when the rest of the party had been driven back and pinned down by intense enemy fire. In addition, at great personal risk this NCO rendered valuable assistance in evacuating casualties in the face of heavy fire and his demeanor throughout was a source of inspiration to all."
Son of Alexander M. and Florence Aitcheson, of Cape Town, South Africa.
