Name: |
JUTE |
Given Name: |
RICHARD FREDERICK |
Initials: |
R F |
Service No: |
180774V |
Rank: |
CorporalOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Special Service Battalion, S.A. Forces |
Date of Death: |
1944-06-10Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1921-05-27 |
Age: |
23 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, by Anti-Tank fire and shelling in the Viterbo Area. When the Regiment advanced at 0900 hours, they encountered the enemy in prepared positions. He was killed during the advance |
Additional Information: |
Son of Johannes P. and Maria M. Jute, of Koemgasmonde, P.O. Seven Fountains, Cape Province. Born in Klipfontein. He joined the SSB straight from school. He was unmarried. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2019-07-05