Service Details
Name:
 PREBBLE
Given Name:
 ELGAR EDWARD
Initials:
 E E
Service No:
 348
Rank:
 Regimental Sergeant Major
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry
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Unit:
 2nd Regt.
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Unit 2:
 "C" Coy.
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Date of Death:
 1916-07-18
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Date of Birth:
 1882-03-31
Age:
 34
Cause of Death:
 Missing in action, at Delville Wood
Decorations:
 Distinguished Conduct Medal
Citations:
 LG Sup 22 Sept 1916 pg. 9310 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great coolness under heavy fire, and did fine work throughout the operations."
Additional
Information:
Son of the late Joseph and Louisa Prebble, of 14 Devonshire Street, Islington, London North. Born Islington.
Commemoration
Country:
 France
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Locality:
 Somme
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Cemetery:
 THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
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Grave Reference:
 Pier and Face 4 C.

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