In Memory Of
PREBBLE, ELGAR EDWARD
Service Details
Age:
34
Date of Birth:
1882-03-31
Service No:
348
Rank:
Regimental Sergeant Major
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
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."
Son of the late Joseph and Louisa Prebble, of 14 Devonshire Street, Islington, London North. Born Islington.
