In Memory Of
BENNETT, ARTHUR JOHN
Service Details
Age:
21
Date of Birth:
1921-06-01
Service No:
84563
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1st
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Former Regiment:
formerly Rand Light Infantry
Date of Death:
1942-07-27
Cause of Death:
Died of wounds, received in operation in the vicinity of El Alamein. The Regiment had been tasked to lift an enemy minefield to create a gap for 69 Bde and an Armoured Bde to pass through. Casualties were inflicted by severe MG fire and artillery bombardment. He died later the same day from his wounds
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
IV. A. 23.
Cemetery:
EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Egypt
Additional Information
Son of Mrs. Elisabeth Ann Bennett, of Wimbledon Road, Brixton, Johannesburg. Born in Johannesburg. A train conductor.
