In Memory Of

RATHBONE, GEORGE

Service Details
Age:
 38
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 E/56
Rank:
 Sergeant
Regiment:
 South African Engineers
Date of Death:
 1918-12-17
Cause of Death:
 Died of pneumonia and influenza
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Wesleyan. 95.
Cemetery:
 HARARE (PIONEER) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Harare (Salisbury)
Country:
 Zimbabwe
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M S M, Mentioned in Despatches (twice)
Citations:
 MSM LG Sup LG Sup 7 February 1919 - "His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with military operations with the Forces in East Africa" MID 25 September 1917 & LG Sup 6 August 1918
Son of Mrs. Johanna Petronella Rathbone, of 15A, Bettes St., Jeppestown, Johannesburg. On Barberton War Memorial