Service Details
Name:
 GEE
Given Name:
 HARRY HERBERT ALLAN
Initials:
 H H A
Rank:
 Major
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Regiment:
 South African Infantry
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Unit:
 2nd Regt.
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Unit 2:
 "D" Coy.
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Former Regiment:
 formerly 4th Infantry (1st Eastern Rifles)
Date of Death:
 1916-07-19
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Age:
 48
Cause of Death:
 Died of wounds
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:
Husband of Annie Pauline Gee, of East London, Cape Province. From "The Scotsman" 21 October 1916 - Major Harry A Gee, South African Overseas Contingent, died from wounds, was a native of the Springburn district of Glasgow, and a coachbuilder to trade. He was an enthusiastic Volunteer in the city and when he joined the railway service in South Africa, he continued his active interest in military affairs. He was through the South African War, and also served through the campaign in German South-West Africa, after which he was specially selected for overseas service. Shortly after he arrived in Britain he was promoted Major, and second in command of his regiment on active service. Commemoration stone in King William's Town (Kei Road) Anglican Cemetery
Commemoration
Country:
 France
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Locality:
 Somme
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Cemetery:
 DELVILLE WOOD CEMETERY, LONGUEVAL
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Grave Reference:
 VII. L. 5.

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