In Memory Of

FINK, WALTER JOSEPH

Service Details
Age:
 21
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Service No:
 4383
Rank:
 Private
Unit:
 1st Regt.
Unit 2:
 "C" Coy.
Regiment:
 South African Infantry
Date of Death:
 1917-07-19
Cause of Death:
 Drowned, at Walton-on-Thames. Four men, convalescing at Walton Red Cross Hospital, Fink, Newberry, Frankim and Ferreira all went for a row in a single sculler, three sitting in the stern. It is presumed that the sculler wanted to change his position, and on getting up the bow of the boat tipped into the air and all were thrown into the water. Private Ferreira managed to reach the shore in an exhausted condition, but the others handicapped by their wounds and uniforms, sank before assistance could reach them.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 VII. F. 3.
Cemetery:
 BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Surrey
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Fink, of Kimberley, South Africa.