In Memory Of
DU PREEZ, GERRIT
Service Details
Age:
21
Date of Birth:
1923-04-13
Service No:
243426V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces
Date of Death:
1944-10-04
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, multiple bullet wounds, received in action during engagements in the area of Camugnano/Cardeda, Italy
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II, E, 13.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of Gerrit Martinus and Maria du Preez. Brother of Mrs. Helen La Cave, of 91 Prospect Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth. Born in Heidelburg, Cape Province. A plumber. He was unmarried and had 3 sisters and a brother.
