In Memory Of
CHINANTI
Service Details
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
17
Rank:
Native Scout Corporal
Unit:
2nd Bn.
Regiment:
Rhodesia Regiment
Date of Death:
1916-10-20
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, by a road side mine on the road from Duthumi to Tulo. Part of an escort party taking surrounded or deserted askaris from Duthumi to Tulo, when an enemy road-mine exploded, blowing him to pieces.
Commemoration
Cemetery:
UNKNOWN CEMETERY
Localitly:
Unknown
Country:
Kenya
Additional Information
Citations:
***Not yet accepted for War Grave Status by CWGC, need service file
A Christian, he was given a full military funeral. 2nd Rhodesia Regiment in East Africa. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918