In Memory Of
BROWN, ZANE
Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1925-01-26
Service No:
233077V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1944-11-08
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, shell wound left shoulder and left upper chest. He was wounded on 10 October during a counter-attack on the RNC positions on Mount Stanco, Italy, by elements of the 16th SS Division. After being hospitalised, he appeared to be on the mend but relapsed on the 6 November and died 2 days later
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
IV.A. 14.
Cemetery:
NAPLES WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of Frederick Raymond and Phoebe Annie Brown, of 17 Bonvista Mansions, Twist Street, Johannesburg. Born in Durban. Enlisted direct from school. He was unmarried.
