In Memory Of
CARVER, ARTHUR REGINALD
Service Details
Age:
15
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
2136
Rank:
Private
Unit:
2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
"D" Coy.
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:
I. B. 23.
Cemetery:
WARLENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Localitly:
Pas de Calais
Country:
France
Additional Information
Son of James Freeman and Margaret Carver, of 34 Albany Street, East London, Cape Province. Born East London. Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916. His brother also died in service
