In Memory Of

GALLIMORE, LIONEL FRENCH

Service Details
Age:
 30
Date of Birth:
 1915-01-27
Service No:
 42769V
Rank:
 Major
Unit:
 1st Bn.
Unit 2:
 "B" Coy.
Regiment:
 Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
 1945-02-28
Cause of Death:
 Committed suicide, self inflicted bullet wound to the head, near Lake Massaciuccoli, Italy
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 III, C, 10.
Cemetery:
 CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
Country:
 Italy
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 24 September 1942 - "For gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East"
Son of Frank E. and J. G. Gallimore, of Bantry Court, Bantry Bay, Cape Town. Husband of Marjorie Mary Gallimore (nee Mann), of King Edward Hotel, Port Elizabeth. Born Walmer, Port Elizabeth. A factory representative. He had no children. Educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown