In Memory Of
COCKCROFT, DALLAS BERNARD
Service Details
Age:
20
Date of Birth:
1924-07-03
Service No:
232983V
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, 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, B, 2.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of William Henry and Gladys Maud Cockcroft (nee Cummings), of "Ellendale", Alice, Cape Province. Born in Alice, Eastern Cape. A student before enlisting. He was unmarried. He had 2 brothers and a sister.
