Name: |
HODNETT |
Given Name: |
WILLIAM GEORGE LOUIS |
Initials: |
W G L |
Service No: |
6544 |
Rank: |
SergeantOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry |
Unit: |
2nd Regt.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Unit 2: |
"B" Coy.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1916-10-12Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
35 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range. |
Additional Information: |
Husband of Edith Anne Lilian Hodnett, of 6, Prince Alfred St., Maritzburg, Natal, South Africa. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2014-09-19