Name: |
ROYSTON |
Given Name: |
WILLIAM ALFRED |
Initials: |
W A |
Service No: |
6910 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry |
Unit: |
2nd Regt.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Unit 2: |
"D" Coy.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Former Regiment: |
formerly SAMR Gnr 4878 |
Date of Death: |
1916-10-12Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
24 |
Cause of Death: |
Missing 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: |
Son of the late Alfred and Mary Royston. Brother of William Herbert Royston, of Durban |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2017-12-01