In Memory Of
DOWNING, SAMUEL JOSEPH
Service Details
Age:
25
Date of Birth:
1919-12-12
Service No:
233005V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1945-04-19
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds. Both his legs were badly injured in a mine explosion and although his left leg was amputated on the 18th, he did not recover and died on the 19th.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
VI, F, 7.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of James Jury and Anna Christina Downing, of 'Welgemoed', 3rd Avenue, Retreat, Cape Province. Born Clan William area, Cape Province. A labourer for the South African Railways and Harbours. He was unmarried.
