In Memory Of
BURNE, BASIL ERNEST
Service Details
Age:
25
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
2nd 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:
Pier and Face 4 C.
Cemetery:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Somme
Country:
France
Additional Information
Son of William and Lucy Mary Burne, of 564, Stamford Hill Rd., Durban, South Africa. Also served in German South West Africa in Durban Light Inf. His brother also died on service.
