Service Details
Name:
 SMITH
Given Name:
 JOSEPH ELLIS
Initials:
 J E
Service No:
 589252V
Rank:
 Private
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Regiment:
 Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
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Date of Death:
 1944-10-10
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Date of Birth:
 1920-12-29
Age:
 23
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, during an enemy counter attack by elements of the 16th SS Division, on the Regiments positions, at the Battle of Monte Stanco
Additional
Information:
Son of William Ernest and Julia Smith (nee Bouttell) of 395 Boom Street, Pietermaritzburg. Born in Pietermaritzburg. A boot maker. He was unmarried. He had 6 siblings.
Commemoration
Country:
 Italy
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Cemetery:
 CASTIGLIONE SOUTH AFRICAN CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 II, B, 3.

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