In Memory Of

VAN HEERDEN, GEORGE SEBASTIAN

Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1925-03-06
Service No:
281411V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Former Regiment:
formerly Youth Training Brigade, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1944-10-10
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during an enemy counter attack by elements of the 16th SS Division, on the Regiments positions, at the Battle of Monte Stanco
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II, A, 11.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of Jan Anthonie and Isabella Johanna (nee Rootman) van Heerden, of Bloemhof, Orange Free State. Born Bloemhof. A student. He was unmarried.