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We remember Makali Nokwelo
We remember Makali Nokwelo
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:9335304
service
South African Services
Private
7067
South African Native Labour Corps
Source:9335304
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:9335304
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 14
Source:9335304
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Makali |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Nokwelo |
| Source | 8857358 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 7067 | South African Native Labour Corps | Private |
Media
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Inscription on panel 14Private Makali Nokwelo is commemorated on Panel 14 at the Hollybrook Memorial in Southampton
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The Mendi Memorial, Avalon CemeteryPrivate Makali Nokwelo is also commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon Cemetery in South Africa.
Contributed by:
DR117137
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription on panel 14 | DR117137 | |
| The Mendi Memorial, Avalon Cemetery | DR117137 |
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