In Memory Of
WHITSON, CUTHBERT BENSON RYDER
Service Details
Age:
34
Date of Birth:
1884-06-23
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
1st Regt.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1918-10-16
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
4.
Cemetery:
REUMONT CHURCHYARD
Localitly:
Nord
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
MC LG 14 February 1917 pg. 329 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company in the attack with great gallantry. Later he repelled an enemy counter-attack, and greatly helped to decide the success of the day", MID LG 8 February 1917
Born Queenstown, South Africa June 23, 1884. Former South African Policeman
