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We remember Simon Mokhali
We remember Simon Mokhali
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:8857057
1916
enlistment
Maseru
South Africa
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17th November 1916
1916
service
South African Services
Private
10958
South African Native Labour Corps
Source:8857051
17th November 1916
awards
British War Medal - Bronze
Other War Service Award
Source:3082992
service
South African Services
Private
10956
South African Native Labour Corps
Medical Section
Source:8857057
1917
death
Died as a result of the sinking of HMT Mendi off St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight.
the English Channel
United Kingdom
Source:8857051
Source:8857057
21st February 1917
burial
Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 12
Source:8857057
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Simon |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Mokhali |
| Source | 3082992 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 10958 | South African Native Labour Corps | Private | ||
| South African Services | 10956 | South African Native Labour Corps | Medical Section | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal - Bronze | Other War Service Award |
Media
Media
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Inscription on panel 12Private Private Simon Mokhali is commemorated on Panel 12 at the Hollybrook Memorial in SouthamptonContributed by:
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The Mendi Memorial, Avalon CemeteryThe Men of the Mendi are also commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon Cemetery in South Africa.Contributed by:
DR117137
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls – British War Medals | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SS Mendi | Yvonne27542 | |
| Inscription on panel 12 | DR117137 | |
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 |
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