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We remember Alfred Lekau
We remember Alfred Lekau
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:8853862
service
South African Services
Private
9188
South African Native Labour Corps
4th Battalion
Source:8853862
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:8853862
21st February 1917
burial
Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 7
Source:8853862
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Lekau |
| Source | 8853856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9188 | South African Native Labour Corps | 4th Battalion | Private |
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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:
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The Mendi Memorial, Avalon CemeteryPrivate Alfred Lekau is also commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon Cemetery in South Africa.Contributed by:
DR117137
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| SS Mendi | Yvonne27542 | |
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 | |
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 |
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