In Memory Of

HILL, WALTER JAMES

Service Details
Age:
 32
Date of Birth:
 1884-05-02
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Unit:
 2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
 "B" Coy.
Regiment:
 South African Infantry
Date of Death:
 1916-07-17
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, at Delville Wood. Was killed while displaying great gallantry. Tanner later recommended him for a special posthumous award. At the time only the VC could be awarded posthumously, so he was not recognised.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Pier and Face 4 C.
Cemetery:
 THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 Somme
Country:
 France
Additional Information
Decorations:
 Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 LG Sup 1 June 1917 pg. 5430
Son of Hewson and Amelia Mary (nee Paul) Hill, of Coquidale, Elands Kop, Natal, South Africa. Husband of Una Elizabeth Croft (nee Short) Hill. Born Durban. ***Believed to be the Unknown Lieutenant buried in Plot I. H. 7. in OVILLERS MILITARY CEMETERY