In Memory Of
FOURIE, JOHANNES
Service Details
Age:
19
Date of Birth:
1922-08-14
Service No:
84300
Rank:
Private
Unit:
1st
Regiment:
Royal Natal Carbineers, S.A. Forces
Former Regiment:
formerly Rand Light Infantry
Date of Death:
1942-07-11
Cause of Death:
Killed in action, during a diversionary attack on enemy positions near El Alamein. This was to cover an advance of troops from the 3 SA Bde. This was unsuccessful and all troops withdrew.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
XXIII. H. 7.
Cemetery:
EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY
Country:
Egypt
Additional Information
Son of Mrs. J. M. Fourie, of Rock Street, South End, Port Elizabeth. Born in Graaff-Reinet, Cape Province. A Post office messenger. His brother also died in service
