Service Details
Name:
 COMMERFORD
Given Name:
 TERENCE ALASTAIR
Initials:
 T A
Service No:
 330258
Rank:
 Ordinary Seaman
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Regiment:
 South African Naval Forces
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Unit:
 H.M.S. Express
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Date of Death:
 1942-09-19
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Date of Birth:
 1921-03-23
Age:
 21
Cause of Death:
 Died of injuries, fracture of base of skull, received in accident
Additional
Information:
Son of Pierce and Wilhelmina Charlotte Commerford, of Cape Town. Born Cape Town. From Robben Island, South Africa. Commemorated on Robben Island Garrison Church Memorial. His brother also died in service
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Kwazulu Natal
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Cemetery:
 DURBAN (STELLAWOOD) CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Block F. Grave 275.

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