Service Details
Name:
 WHITSON
Given Name:
 CUTHBERT BENSON RYDER
Initials:
 C B R
Rank:
 Captain
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry
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Unit:
 1st Regt.
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Date of Death:
 1918-10-16
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Date of Birth:
 1884-06-23
Age:
 34
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Decorations:
 M C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 MC LG 14 February 1917 pg. 329 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company in the attack with great gallantry. Later he repelled an enemy counter-attack, and greatly helped to decide the success of the day", MID LG 8 February 1917
Additional
Information:
Born Queenstown, South Africa June 23, 1884. Former South African Policeman
Commemoration
Country:
 France
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Locality:
 Nord
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Cemetery:
 REUMONT CHURCHYARD
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Grave Reference:
 4.

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