In Memory Of
HILSON, JOHN CLARKE
Service Details
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Service No:
2179
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
2nd Regt.
Unit 2:
"D" Coy.
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Date of Death:
1916-10-12
Cause of Death:
Killed in action. On the 12th October 1916, the 2nd and 4th S.A.I. attacked Snag and Tail Trenches. The assault died away because of machine guns nests, placed well back in prepared positions, which caught the attacking waves at long range.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
VI. G. 6.
Cemetery:
WARLENCOURT BRITISH CEMETERY
Localitly:
Pas de Calais
Country:
France
Additional Information
Decorations:
Distinguished Conduct Medal, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
LG Sup 22 Sept 1916 pg. 9309 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great coolness under heavy fire, and did fine work throughout the operations." MID 16 March 1916
Husband of Lucy Helena Hilson, of Renfrew Street, Cambridge, East London, Cape Province. Born New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. On Cambridge Town war memorial for 1914-18
