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We remember Jim Mzamani
We remember Jim Mzamani
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:9339586
service
South African Services
Private
9279
South African Native Labour Corps
"B" Coy. 4th Bn.
Source:9339586
1917
death
Died as a result of the sinking of HMT Mendi off St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight
the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:9339586
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 13
Source:9339586
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jim |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Mzamani |
| Source | 8857251 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9279 | South African Native Labour Corps | "B" Coy. 4th Bn. | Private |
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The Mendi Memorial, Avalon CemeteryPrivate Jim Mzamani is also commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon Cemetery in South Africa.
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Inscription on panel 13Private Jim Mzamani is commemorated on Panel 13 at the Hollybrook Memorial in SouthamptonContributed by:
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Panel detailInset detail depicting the loss of the Mendi on the bronze relief by Jo Roos, at the South African Memorial at Delville Wood
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 | |
| Inscription on panel 13 | DR117137 | |
| Panel detail | DR117137 |
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