In Memory Of
THRASH, EDGAR RAYMOND OSBORNE
Service Details
Age:
27
Date of Birth:
1914-12-13
Service No:
411
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1st
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1942-07-11
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during a diversionary attack on enemy positions near El Alamein. This was to cover an advance of troops from the 3 SA Bde. This was unsuccessful and all troops withdrew
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
XXIII. H. 4.
Cemetery:
EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Egypt
Additional Information
Son of John William and Lillian Myra Thrash, of 317 Berg Street, Pietermaritzburg, Natal. Born in Pietermaritzburg. A farm manager. He was unmarried.
