In Memory Of

HORSLEY, WALTER BASIL

Service Details
Age:
 18
Date of Birth:
 1897-12-07
Service No:
 3086
Rank:
 Private
Unit:
 2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
 "C" Coy.
Regiment:
 South African Infantry
Date of Death:
 1916-07-18
Cause of Death:
 Missing in action, at Delville Wood
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Pier and Face 4 C.
Cemetery:
 THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Somme
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Son of Richard and Mary Fanny Horsley, of Warrock, Dewdrop, Ladysmith, Natal. Attended 3 high schools in Natal, namely Ladysmith High School, Maritzburg College and the Technical High School Durban (now known as Glenwood High School). His name appears on all 3 school memorials. On Maritzburg College cenotaph.