In Memory Of
BUSH, EDGAR HAROLD
Service Details
Age:
33
Date of Birth:
1911-09-12
Service No:
215589V
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
2 Docks Operating Coy.
Regiment:
South African Engineer Corps
Date of Death:
1945-04-09
Cause of Death:
Died in accidental explosion. The cargo ship, SS Charles Henderson, containing over 2000 tons of 500 lb bombs, exploded at Berth 14, Bari Docks, while being unloaded
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
XIV. F. 8.
Cemetery:
BARI WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of Herbert V. and Edith C. Bush, of Devonshire Cottage, Port St. Johns, Cape Province, South Africa. Ex-cadet of the South African Training Ship General Botha. Worked at S.A.R. & H. Transport Dept prior to enlisting.
