In Memory Of
HILL, WALTER JAMES
Service Details
Age:
32
Date of Birth:
1884-05-01
Rank:
Lieutenant
Unit:
2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
"B" Coy.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1916-07-17
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Was killed while displaying great gallantry. Tanner later recommended him for a special posthumous award. At the time only the VC could be awarded posthumously, so he was not recognised.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Pier and Face 4 C.
Cemetery:
THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Somme
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
LG Sup 1 June 1917 pg. 5430
Son of Hewson and Amelia Hill, of Coquidale, Elands Kop, Natal, South Africa. ***Believed to be the Unknown Lieutenant buried in Plot I. H. 7. in OVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY
