In Memory Of
COTTAM, WILLIAM JOHN
Service Details
Age:
25
Date of Birth:
1920-01-04
Service No:
32545V
Rank:
Corporal
Regiment:
Witwatersrand Rifles/Regiment de la Rey, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1945-04-04
Cause of Death:
Died in battle accident, motor cycle accident near Puzzola, Italy
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
III, C, 14.
Cemetery:
CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
Bronze Star (USA)
Citations:
LG Sup 14 May 1948 pg. 2920
Son of William Charles and Janet Adelaine Cottam, of Sterkfontein Road, Krugersdorp. Born Krugersdorp, Transvaal. A medical student prior to enlistment
