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POZIERES MEMORIAL

Somme, France

103 men of the 2nd South African Infantry Regiment

Panels 96-97

Lance Corporal

Henry Walter ADCOCK

Son of the late Henry Cope Adcock (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 30.

 

Sergeant Major

Thomas Hodgson ALLEN, M.M.

Son of Jacob and Isabella Allen, of 23, Fourth St, Premier Mine, Transvaal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 23.

 

Lance Corporal

John Ambrose Harley ALLKINS

Son of Lewis Ambrose Allrins and Mary Eliza Allkins, of Draycott, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

B Company

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 23.

 

Private

Norman John BAILEY

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

Lieutenant

Thomas BANCROFT

Son of JW and H. Bancroft, of 81, Stratherain St, Cardiff, now of 8, Midland Road, Hyde Park, Leeds (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 35.

 

Private

Robert BARRON

Son of Robert Barron, of 46, Meigle St, Galashiels, Scotland. Husband of the late Mary Barron (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 42.

Second Lieutenant

Meller BEVISS

Son of Charlesand Emily Blanches Beviss, of Sandel Bank, Pinetown, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Was of the last South African group relieved on the 20th July 1916 in Delville Wood.

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 23.

 

Private

Alexander BRUCE

Son of Mr and Mrs A. Bruce, of Johannesburg, Transvaal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 18.

 

Private

Guyon BUCHANAN

Son of William and Elizabeth Kinnear Buchanan (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 18.

 

Private

Arthur Norman Ross BULLOCK

Son of George William and Jane Ella Ross Bullock, of 24, Essenwood Rd, Durban, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

C Company

Killed in action on the 27th March 1918 (at Albert-Dernancourt) - Age 19.

 

Private

Archibald Burnett BURSEY

Son of Mr HG and Mrs L Bursey, of Thorn Vlei, Macleantown, East London, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 33.

 

Corporal

Mathys Lowie CARSTEN

Son of Mr NH and Mrs ES Carsten, of Grasolakte, Kotkjeskolk, Calvinia, Cape Colony (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 22.

Corporal

Thomas Patrick CASEY, M.M.

Son of Laurence John and Margaret Casey, of 34, McKenzie Rd, Durban, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 25.

 

Private

John CHANDLER

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 38.

Private

Michael James CLOHESSY

Son of John Clohessy, of 9, St Quinton's, Oranjzicht, Cape Town (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 18th July 1916.

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 29.

 

Major

Frank Eardley COCHRAN, D.S.O.

Son of John and Mary Kate Cochran. Served in the South African War, 1899-1902, with Victorian Bushmen and 1st Commonwealth Regts and South African campaign with Natal Light Horse (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 36.

 

Lieutenant

Arthur Edward COOPER

Killed in action on the 26th March 1918 (at Albert-Dernancourt).

 

Private

Frederick CORBETT

Son of Henry Corbett, of Knowle, Birmingham, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 39.

Private

Archibald Edward COWARD

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Thomas Charles CUNNINGHAM

Son of Mr and Mrs John Cunningham, of 119, Francis St, Bellevue, Johannesburg. Husband of the late Sara Cunningham, of Carl St, Jeppes, Transvaal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 30.

 

Private

William Baden DESMOND

Son of Francis and Lilian Beatrice Desmond, of 371, Pretorius St, Pretoria, Transvaal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 20.

 

Private

Reynier Johannes DEYSEL

Son of Mrs HJ Deysel, of Cypress Grove, Conway, Cape Province, and the late Mr FA Deysel (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 25.

 

Lance Corporal

Thomas DICK

Son of Mr A. Dick, of 6, Burn's St, East London, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

Lance Corporal

William Alfred DOOLEY

Son of Georgina Montgomery Morris (formerly Dooley), of Bililong, Nondweni, Zululand, and the late William John Dooley (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 23.

Private

William DOUGLAS

Brother of RJ Douglas, of 40, Kildare Rd, Durban, Cape Colony (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 27.

 

Private

Johannes Hendrick DU PLESSIS

Son of the late PP and AM du Plessis (Source : C.W.G.C.).

B Company

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 22.

 

Private

Wilfred FAIRLAMB

Son of Thomas and Eleanor Fairlamb, of 8, Claremont, North Avenue, Gateshead-on-Tyne. Husband of Martha Fairlamb, of 4, Wilson St, Dunston-on-Tyne (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 39.

 

Private

Walter Arthur FOXCROFT

Brother of Mrs VM Maclachlan, of Loch Fyne, Stutterheim, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 28.

 

Private

Stephen FRANKLIN

Son of HJM and Henrietta Franklin, of 24, Buliver St, Berea, Dundee, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 26.

 

Private

Roderick James FRASER

Son of the late John Roderick Fraser and Emma Maria Dyball Fraser (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 36.

 

Sergeant

John Royal FRITCHLEY

Son of Joseph W and Evalina Fritchley, of The Old Vicarage, Misterton, Doncaster (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 26.

 

Private

Leonard Andrew FRUDIGAR

Only son of Mrs EA Frudigar, of 55, Boshoff St, Pietermaritzburg, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 18.

 

Private

Roland GALLOWAY

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

Private

William Charles GARDNER

Son of Mrs Kate Main, of 48, Cromwell Rd, Durban, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 20.

 

Private

John William GASCOIGNE

Missing in action on the 26th March 1918 (at Albert-Dernancourt).

 

Second Lieutenant

Charles Norman GODFREY

Son of Annie Priscilla Godfrey, of 65 Wilts Rd, Berea, Durban, Natal, and the late Robert Godfrey (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 23rd March 1918 (near Bouchavesnes) - Age 22.

Captain

Garnet George GREEN, M.C. and Bar

Son of George and Eleanor Green, of Pretoria, Transvaal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood in July 1916. Was of the last South African group relieved on the 20th July 1916 in Delville Wood.

Killed in action on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 30.

 

Private

Sydney Gerald HALL

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

 

Private

Diedrick Jones HATTINGH

Son of Mr and Mrs DJ Hattingh, of River St, Potchefstroom, Transvaal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 27.

 

Private

John HAYES

Son of James and Elizabeth Hayes, of Naliabup. Husband of GM Hayes, of Naliabup, Namaqualand, Cape Province. (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 24.

 

Private

Richard HENDERSON

Son of the late Richard and Agnes Henderson, of Edinburgh, Scotland. Husband of Helena Constance Nathan (formerly Henderson), of Victoria Rd, Southfield, Cape Flats, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 27.

 

Private

William John HERRAN

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

Private

William Duxbury HEWAT

Son of Andrew and Elizabeth Hewat (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 18th July 1916.

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 21.

Sergeant

Joseph HORNER

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

 

Private

Albert Edward HUGHES

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

 

Lance Corporal

Leslie Maunsel HUNT

Son of Aubrey de Vere Hunt and Alice Hunt (nee Foote). Husband of Aileen Vivienne Pope (formerly Hunt), of 247, Main St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 38.

 

Private

Louis JACKSON

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Frars Petrus JOUBERT

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

Private

Victor KAPLAN

Son of the late Mr and Mrs Siah Kaplan (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 23.

 

Private

Robert KEARNS

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Patrick KELLY

Son of Joseph and Catherine Kelly, of Walker, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Declared missing in action on the 31st March 1918 - Age 33.

 

Private

Roland Lyons KENNARD

Son of the late Mr and Mrs Harry Kennard, of Bethlehem, Orange Free State (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 19.

 

Lance Corporal

Arthur John KENNEDY

Son of the late P and Margaret Kennedy. Husband of Lily Moolman (formerly Kennedy), of Matatiele, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 36.

 

Private

Francis Johannes Petrus KRUGER

Son of the late William Hendrick Petrus Kruger and Wilhelmina Hellen Jane Kruger (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Died of wounds on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 30.

 

Private

Theodorus Cornelius LANDMAN

Son of Theodorus Cornelius and Carolina Petronella Landman, of 23, Cambridge Rd, King William's Town, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 24.

 

Private

Ulrich Herbert LANTZ

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Corporal

Arthur Albert LARKAN

Son of John Robert and Frances C Larkan, of Bont Rand, Umzimkulu, East Griqualand, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

B Company

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 19.

 

Private

Archibald Robert LEE

Son of John Henry Lee, of 38, Bay Terrace, Durban, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 18.

Sergeant

John Sebastian LIEBRANDT

Husband of Annie MJ Liebrandt, of 38, Park St, Jeppestown, Johannesburg. Also served in German SW Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 28.

 

Private

Thomas John MAIR

Son of Christina Mair, of 43, Pitt St, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, and the late William Mair (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 30.

 

Private

Ronald David McCULLOCH

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Martin Henry MCGEE

Son of Mr and Mrs PW McGee, of 22, Clan St, North End, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 20.

 

Private

John McKIE

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 39.

 

Private

Lionel Roderick McLEOD

Son of Frederick and Sophia McLeod, of Blarney, Richmond, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 21.

 

Private

Normann MEYER

Son of Normann and Herborg D Meyer, of Breidablik, Durban, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

B Company

Missing in action on the 27th March 1918 (at Albert-Dernancourt) - Age 25.

Sergeant

Thomas MOORE

Son of Mr RJ Moore, of Premier Mine, Transvaal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 16th July 1916.

C Company

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 21.

 

Private

Charles MORETON

Son of the late RSM Andrew Moreton (Inniskilling Dragoons). Served in the South African campaign with North of Ireland Yoemanry. One of five brothers who served. (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 36.

 

Private

Edward Campion MURDOCH

Son of Mr CA and A. Murdoch, of Winterton, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 19.

 

Private

John Morgan O'KENNEDY

Son of Gertrude O'Kennedy (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 23rd March 1918 (near Bouchavesnes) - Age 30.

 

Corporal

Michael Henry O'MEARA

Son of Thomas P. O'Meara, of 42, Loop St, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, and the late Mary O'Meara (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 38.

Lance Corporal

Joseph Goldie PARKINSON, M.M.

Formerly B Coy, 3rd SAI. Son of Joseph and Jane Rodger Parkinson, of 1, Marlborough House, Doornfontein, Johannesburg. Also served in German South Africa and Egypt (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 18th July 1916.

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 24.

 

Private

Frederick Hugh PHILLIPS

Son of James Rupert and Elizabeth Ann Phillips, of Gretna, Sterkstroom, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 22.

 

Private

Leslie PLOWMAN

Son of Sir George and Lady Plowman, of Pietermaritzburg, Natal (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 33.

Corporal

William Robert Hood RANKIN

Son of the late David and Elizabeth Rankin, of 124, Kilbowie Rd, Clydebank, Scotland (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 18th July 1916.

Died of wounds on the 26th March 1918 (at Albert-Dernancourt) - Age 27.

 

Private

Max RAPPAPORT

Son of Hinda Rappaport, of Str Hagi, Kiriak, Vasluiu, Roumania, and the late Sulim Rappaport (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 29.

 

Private

Rowland George RATHBONE

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

Private

Charles Huntley REDWOOD

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Edward William REID

Served as DIXON EW. Son of Eliza Birnie Reid, of Deemount, Harding, Alfred County, Natal, and the late John Reid (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 35.

Private

Arthur RIVES

Wounded in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

 

Private

Quinton Herbert ROBINSON

Son of Amy Robinson, of Cotswold Berlin, Cape Province, and the late Quinton Herbert Robinson (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 26.

 

Private

Edward SCHULTZ

Son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Schultz (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 23.

Private

Archibald SCOTT

Only son of Arch. Scott, of 10, Rider Haggard St, Pretoria, and the late Grace Scott (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 18th July 1916.

D Company

Killed in action on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 21.

 

Private

George SCRIMGEOUR

Son of Alexander Scrimgeour, of Old Manse, East Rhynd, Bridge-of-Earn, Scotland (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 34.

 

Private

Edmond Charles SHEPHARD

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Josiah Edward SOUNDY

Son of Mrs Annie Catherine Soundy, of 66, Nellie St, West Krugersdorp, Transvaal, and the late Edward John Soundy (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 26.

Private

Norman Charles STEWART

Son of Charles Smith Stewart, of Cromdale 16, Northcote Rd, Sidcup, Kent, England, and the late Elizabeth Stewart (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Wounded in Delville Wood on the 17th July 1916.

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 35.

 

Private

Sidney Robert SYMONS

Son of Rosa Symons, of 10, High St, Cambridge, Cape Province, and the late John Symons (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 24.

 

Lieutenant

Henry Walter Seymer TERRY

Son of Susan Emily Terry, of Hillcote, Harrismith, Orange Free State, and the late Henry Alured Terry (Source : C.W.G.C.).

D Company

Killed in action on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 28.

 

Private

William Eric TOWNSEND

Son of the late Charles Henry and Emma Elvina Townsend (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 18.

 

Lance Sergeant

Albert Edward UNDERWOOD

Killed in action on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

Private

Charles John VAN REENEN

Husband of Martha Van Reenen, of Dontsa, Stutterheim, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916.

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 34.

 

Private

Johannes Jurgens Jacobus VENTER

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood).

 

Private

William VINCENT

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Harry Cyril WAGSTAFF

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

William Gordon WALKER

Son of the late William Edward and Betsy Walker (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 31.

 

Private

Dudley Boyd WARREN

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Cyril Charles Arnold WAY

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood).

 

Private

Cornelius Theodores J. WEEPNER

Son of Pieter Johannes Weepener and Johanna Weepener, of Tempe, Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 18.

 

Private

Herbert William WHATLEY

Son of the late Francis Whatley and of Harriet Whatley. Also served in East Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 21st March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 34.

 

Private

Albert Edward Leopold WHITE

Son of the late Mr and Mrs M. White (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 21.

 

Corporal

Alexander Thomas Chipps WILSON

Son of Mrs MEM Wilson, of 2, Lawrence St, Port Elizabeth, Cape Province (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Killed in action on the 22nd March 1918 (Gauche Wood) - Age 26.

 

Private

Neville Girling WINDELL

Son of Benjamin Frederick and Theresa Windell, of 75, Kenilworth Rd, Kimberley, Cape Province. Alsos served in the East and South West Africa (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 29.

 

Private

Walter WOOD

Husband of Susan Catherine Wood, of 18, Mentone Rd, Richmond, Johannesburg (Source : C.W.G.C.).

Missing in action on the 24th March 1918 (Marrières Wood) - Age 33.