In Memory Of

HILL, RALPH GRENFELL

Service Details
Age:
 24
Date of Birth:
 1892-09-26
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Unit:
 1st
Regiment:
 King's African Rifles
Former Regiment:
 formerly Corporal 1634 British South Africa Police
Date of Death:
 1917-02-19
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 IX. B. 3.
Cemetery:
 IRINGA CEMETERY
Country:
 Tanzania
Additional Information
Decorations:
 D C M, Mentioned in Despatches (twice)
Citations:
 LG Sup 17 April 1917 pg. 3692 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out dangerous reconnaissances. On one occasion, accompanied by another man, he penetrated the enemy's position and captured an outpost, obtaining most valuable information, which enabled a successful attack to be made." MID LG Sup 25 September 1917 pg. 9942 as 1634 R G Hill British South Africa Police; MID LG Sup 7 March 1918 pg. 2888
Son of Charles Pascoe Grenfell Hill and Elle Josephine Hill, of 61, Old Park Road, Palmers Green, London, England. British South Africa Police Attested: October 1912. Commemorated All Saints School, Bloxham Roll of Honour. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918