Name: |
WANCKEL |
Given Name: |
HORATIO |
Initials: |
H |
Service No: |
8204 |
Rank: |
PrivateOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
South African Infantry |
Unit: |
2nd Regt.Other Casualties from this Unit |
Date of Death: |
1916-10-12Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1896-07-23 |
Age: |
20 |
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: |
Son of Edward and Emma Wanckel. Brother of Walter Edward Wanckel, of East London. Born East London. A clerk. Fought in Delville Wood in July 1916 |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2022-11-05