In Memory Of
PORTER, LEONARD SCOTT METCALFE
Service Details
Age:
22
Date of Birth:
1919-09-12
Service No:
31608
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1st
Unit 2:
"C" Coy.
Regiment:
Imperial Light Horse, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1941-12-21
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, received near Menastir. A patrol from "C" Coy encountered the enemy and in the subsequent skirmish, he was wounded. Although an attempt was made to carry him back, he was in great pain and asked to be left where he was. He died the same day and was buried by the enemy. The grave was discovered by the Allies on 5 January 1942 in Bardia
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
12. E. 7.
Cemetery:
HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Egypt
Additional Information
Son of Mrs. Esther Porter, of 13, Sixth Avenue, Northmead, Benoni. Born in Johannesburg. A clerk.
