Name: |
BELT |
Given Name: |
ERNEST AUBREY BRISTER |
Initials: |
E A B |
Service No: |
179729 |
Rank: |
CaptainOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
1st Reserve Brigade, S.A. Forces |
Date of Death: |
1943-07-01Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1890-05-16 |
Age: |
53 |
Cause of Death: |
Died of carcinoma of lung |
Decorations: |
M C |
Citations: |
MC with Coldstream Guards EG Sup 25 April 1918 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a sub-section of machine guns attached to an assaulting battalion. When the infantry were held up by a strong point he brought his guns within close range and effectively assisted in the final assault. Later, he was largely instrumental in the repulse of a counter-attack. He was instrumental in getting into action a captured enemy machine gun, which was used with great effect against the enemy" |
Additional Information: |
Son of William Brister and Mary Elizabeth Belt, of Port Elizabeth. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2020-08-23