Name: |
BALL |
Given Name: |
FRED JOSEPH HILDEBRAND |
Initials: |
F J H |
Service No: |
4362 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces |
Unit: |
1stOther Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1941-02-22Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1916-02-28 |
Age: |
24 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action. Elements of "C" Coy, while on patrol near Gelib, Somaliland, were approached by an Italian officer under a white flag, apparently with the intention of surrendering. The Patrol Commander went forward to arrange matters but while this was underway, they were surrounded by Italian Native troops who opened fire on them from under cover |
Additional Information: |
Son of Mrs. L. M. Bungay, of Scheiding Street, Pretoria. Born in Germiston, Transvaal. A civil servant at the College of Agriculture, Cedara, Natal. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2019-01-14