In Memory Of
HALL, CHARLES EDWARD
Service Details
Age:
32
Date of Birth:
1911-09-10
Service No:
141666V
Rank:
Captain
Regiment:
Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment, S.A.Forces
Date of Death:
1944-07-23
Cause of Death:
Died in Freak Accident, while trying to disarm a new type of anti-tank shear mine. The mine exploded, killing both Capt C. E. Hall and Major R. G. Kennedy.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
XI. C. 5.
Cemetery:
FLORENCE WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 18 February 1943 - "In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East during the period May, 1942 to October, 1942"
Son of Charles William and Mary Hall; husband of Ethel Marion Elfreda Hall (nee Oatley), of 52, Vause Road, Durban. Born in Poona, India. A sub-editor at the "Natal Mercury" newspaper. He had 2 sons.
