In Memory Of
SAPHIR, MAX
Service Details
Age:
35
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
4th Regt.
Unit 2:
"A" Coy.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1918-03-22
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 97.
Cemetery:
POZIERES MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Somme
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 6 April 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On reaching his objective he found a strong point consisting of several "pillboxes" on his left., and clear of his objective. He promptly attacked and captured the position with is platoon, silencing the machine guns, which were inflicting considerable casualties. In order to attack the position his platoon had to cross a difficult and swampy piece of ground in the face of enemy fire. His initiative and skilful leading saved many lives."
Son of Mrs. R. H. Corke, of Durban; husband of Agnes M. Saphir, of Durban, Natal. Eighteen years service with South African Railways, Durban.
