In Memory Of

BACKEBERG, HENRY WERNER

Service Details
Age:
 26
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Rank:
 Captain
Regiment:
 Transvaal Scottish
Date of Death:
 1922-03-10
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, during Rand Revolt
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Transvaal Scottish Coll. Grave Gen 5633
Cemetery:
 JOHANNESBURG (BRIXTON) CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Gauteng
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 16 Sep 1918 pg. 11055 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great judgment in his handling of men. He went forward under heavy shell and machine-gun fire to try and establish communication with other troops. By his cool bearing and splendid leadership he set a fine example to the men under his command"
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