In Memory Of

TATHAM, ERROL VICTOR

Service Details
Age:
 24
Date of Birth:
 1891-09-29
Rank:
 Second Lieutenant
Unit:
 2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
 "B" Coy.
Regiment:
 South African Infantry
Date of Death:
 1916-07-18
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, at Delville Wood
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Pier and Face 4 C.
Cemetery:
 THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Somme
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 LG Sup 1 June 1917 pg. 5430
Son of Lt. Col. The Hon. Frederick Spence Tatham, D.S.O., and Ada Susan Tatham, of Parkside, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa. Born Pietermaritzburg. Educated Michaelhouse, Balgowan 1904; Marlborough College, England 1904-1908; Natal University College, Pietermaritzburg. Studied law at Marlborough College, England. Entered father's firm of Tatham, Wilkes & Co. A Trooper with Natal Carbineers in GSWA 1914-1915. Wounded and missing in Delville Wood. His brother also died on service. Commemorated on the Michaelhouse, Marlborough College & Natal University College WWI Memorials. Commemorated on WWI Memorial Cross outside the Cathedral of the Holy Nativity, Pietermaritzburg.