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 |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2016-06-25
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