In Memory Of
DREDGE, TRENLY JOHN
Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1923-05-01
Service No:
8847
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1st
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Former Regiment:
formerly First City/Cape Town Highlanders, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1942-06-05
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, fractured jaw and blast injuries to lungs, received in action, at Point 204. This little-known clash occurred in the Alem Hamza area of the Gazala Line. The single company involved suffered heavy casualties in a clash with Italian troops, six were killed.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
5. G. 5.
Cemetery:
KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA
Country:
Libya
Additional Information
Son of Herbert H. Dredge and Ivy M. Dredge, of Komsfontein, Grahamstown District, Cape Province. Born in Grahamstown. A farmer in Komsfontein.