In Memory Of

DU PLESSIS, CHARLES PHILLIP

Service Details
Age:
23
Date of Birth:
1921-07-07
Service No:
232959V
Rank:
Private
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Date of Death:
1944-07-08
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during heavy shelling of the "A" and "B" Coy. positions near Palazzuolo Alto, about 40 miles from Florence
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
IV. E. 5.
Cemetery:
AREZZO WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Italy
Additional Information
Son of Charl Philippus and Hester Helena du Plessis, of "Shirley", Bakoven, Camps Bay, Cape Province. Born in Bloemfontein. A farmer. He was unmarried and had 2 brothers.