Service Details
Name:
 RATHBONE
Given Name:
 GEORGE
Initials:
 G
Service No:
 E/56
Rank:
 Sergeant
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Regiment:
 South African Engineers
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Date of Death:
 1918-12-17
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Age:
 38
Cause of Death:
 Died of pneumonia and influenza
Decorations:
 M S M, Mentioned in Despatches (twice)
Citations:
 MSM LG Sup LG Sup 7 February 1919 - "His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with military operations with the Forces in East Africa" MID 25 September 1917 & LG Sup 6 August 1918
Additional
Information:
Son of Mrs. Johanna Petronella Rathbone, of 15A, Bettes St., Jeppestown, Johannesburg. On Barberton War Memorial
Commemoration
Country:
 Zimbabwe
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Locality:
 Harare (Salisbury)
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Cemetery:
 HARARE (PIONEER) CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 Wesleyan. 95.

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