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We remember Charles Nkwambene
We remember Charles Nkwambene
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:9335297
service
South African Services
Lance Corporal
9634
South African Native Labour Corps
Source:9335297
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:9335297
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 4
Source:9335297
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Nkwambene |
| Source | 8857353 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9634 | South African Native Labour Corps | Lance Corporal |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 | |
| Inscription on panel 4 | DR117137 |
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