In Memory Of

DRUMMOND, JOHN HUGHES

Service Details
Age:
 45
Date of Birth:
 1895-12-21
Service No:
 84920
Rank:
 Captain
Unit:
 2nd
Regiment:
 Rand Light Infantry, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
 1941-01-30
Cause of Death:
 Died of pneumonia, at Cullinan Military Hospital
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Gauteng
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 MC LG Sup 18 July 1917 pg. 7259 - as Capt. John Hughes Drummond, Aust. M.G. Corps. in WW1 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His consistent coolness and courage throughout the action were most marked. His fine example of endurance under heavy artillery and machine gun fire was of the utmost value to all."
Husband of Edith G. Drummond (nee Orsmond), c/o The Royal Hotel, Durban. Born Somerset East, Cape Province