In Memory Of
SMITH, JOSEPH ELLIS
Service Details
Age:
23
Date of Birth:
1920-12-29
Service No:
589252V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1944-10-10
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during an enemy counter attack by elements of the 16th SS Division, on the Regiments positions, at the Battle of Monte Stanco
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
II, B, 3.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of William Ernest and Julia Smith (nee Bouttell) of 395 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg. Born in Pietermaritzburg. A boot maker. He was unmarried. He had 6 siblings.
