Name: |
HOPTROFF |
Given Name: |
WALLACE FRANK |
Initials: |
W F |
Rank: |
CaptainOther 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: |
1916-07-18Other Casualties on this
Date |
Age: |
43 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Frank Marillier (2nd Bn C Coy) owed his life to a courageous officer: "July 18th. Absolute hell turned inside out. I never expected to get out whole. Shells dropped everywhere. We got orders to return in the afternoon late. I think, in fact I am almost sure, that our lives were saved when a very brave officer, Capt Hoptroff (2nd Bn D Coy), made his way to our position. He wasted no time. "Get out! Get out!" he said, and was almost immediately hit by a bullet and killed outright. It is strange how in the most urgent and tragic circumstances, one notices things of minor importance." |
Decorations: |
Brought to the Notice of the Secretary of State for War |
Citations: |
LG Sup 22 August 1918 - "For distinguished service in the Field and in connection with the campaign in German South-West Africa, 1914-15" |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Frank and Ellen Hoptroff, late of Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Born St. Mary Magdalen, St. Leonards, Sussex. Educated at The Skinner's School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Served as a sharpshooter and Quartermaster Sergeant (#32856) with the 71st Company, 18th Battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry in Boer War. Settled in South Africa after the war. A government official in Pretoria. He served with the Durban Light Infantry in GSWA.1914-1915; served with the 2nd Regiment in Egypt & France; WIA (slightly) at Mersa Matruh during the Senussi campaign 23 January 1916. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2026-08-02
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