Name: |
CARNEGIE |
Given Name: |
ROBERT GRAHAM GORDON |
Initials: |
R G G |
Service No: |
8022 |
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 |
Date of Death: |
1916-10-12Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
18 |
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 Jemima Carnegie, of Groutville, North Coast, Natal, South Africa, and the late David Piper Carnegie. His two brothers also died on service. Commemoration stone in Durban (West Street) Cemetery. Born at Durban. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2014-07-13