Service Details
Name:
 DRUMMOND
Given Name:
 JOHN HUGHES
Initials:
 J H
Service No:
 84920
Rank:
 Captain
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Regiment:
 Rand Light Infantry, S.A. Forces
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Unit:
 2nd
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Date of Death:
 1941-01-30
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Date of Birth:
 1895-12-21
Age:
 45
Cause of Death:
 Died of pneumonia, at Cullinan Military Hospital
Decorations:
 M C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 MC LG Sup 18 July 1917 pg. 7259 - as Capt. John Hughes Drummond, Aust. M.G. Corps. in WW1 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His consistent coolness and courage throughout the action were most marked. His fine example of endurance under heavy artillery and machine gun fire was of the utmost value to all."
Additional
Information:
Husband of Edith G. Drummond (nee Orsmond), c/o The Royal Hotel, Durban. Born Somerset East, Cape Province
Commemoration
Country:
 South Africa
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Locality:
 Gauteng
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Cemetery:
 THABA TSHWANE (OLD No.1) MILITARY CEMETERY
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