In Memory Of
WILLIAMS, DAVID JACOBUS
Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1922-10-11
Service No:
11172
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. 3.
Cemetery:
EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Egypt
Additional Information
Son of David Jacobus and Alice Dorothy Williams, of 175 Cathcart Road, Queenstown, Cape Province. Born in Fort Beaufort, Cape Province. A baker. He was unmarried and had 5 brothers and 2 sisters.
