In Memory Of

CAUVIN, FRANK TRAVERS

Service Details
Age:
 26
Date of Birth:
 1920-03-15
Rank:
 Master
Unit:
 M.V. Anculus
Regiment:
 Merchant Navy
Date of Death:
 1947-02-14
Cause of Death:
 Died of pulmonary tuberculosis, attributable to war service
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 CAPE TOWN (MAITLAND) CREMATORIUM
Localitly:
 Western Cape
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Citations:
 ***Not yet accepted for War Grave Status by CWGC, need service file
Son of Fernand Joseph and Sarah (nee Marshall) Cauvin. Born Liverpool. Educated Grey College, Port Elizabeth, General Botha Cadet Draft 1935-36. On completion with General Botha joined Andrew Weir and served in the Isipingo. After passing his Mate's certificate was appointed Third Officer, MV Derbyshire. During WWII Chief Officer Shell Tankers (D-Day, Salerno, South of France). In February 1945, when serving in the MV Anculus he was discovered to be suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, from which he eventually died on 14th February 1947, his death being officially confirmed as attributable to War Service.