Name: |
MAUNSELL |
Given Name: |
ERROL CREAGH |
Initials: |
E C |
Service No: |
65932 |
Rank: |
CaptainOther Casualties of this Rank |
Regiment: |
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces |
Former Regiment: |
formerly Umvoti Mounted Rifles and 1st South African Irish |
Date of Death: |
1942-07-06Other Casualties on this
Date |
Date of Birth: |
1894-07-12 |
Age: |
47 |
Cause of Death: |
Killed in action, during the rearguard action at the El Alamein bottle neck, while covering the retreat of the 8th Army from Bir Hacheim. He was tasked with leading a raiding party to capture some enemy soldiers but the armoured cars they were using were knocked out |
Decorations: |
M C |
Citations: |
LG Sup 7 March 1918 pg. 2925 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his line was raided by the enemy, and some posts driven in, he reconnoitred the line by daylight, and succeeded in re-establishing it. Later on, though in command of a clearing-up party, he collected men from other units and organised the line under heavy shell-fire, showing utter disregard of personal safety and inspiring all ranks with confidence." |
Additional
Information: |
Son of Dr. Harry Maunsell and Miriam Maunsell; husband of Eileen Sheila Maunsell, of 15 Roberne Court, West Street, Durban. Born Mount Frere. A farmer then later an employment bureau owner. He had 1 daughter. Commemoration stone in Kwazulu-Natal, Pinetown, Anglican Church, St. John, Cemetery. On Pinetown, Kwazulu Natal Memorial. |
This information was last verified for accuracy: 2020-05-27
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