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We remember Paul Petrus
We remember Paul Petrus
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:9335091
service
South African Services
Private
9296
South African Native Labour Corps
Source:9335091
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:9335091
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 15
Source:9335091
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Paul |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Petrus |
| Source | 8857438 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9296 | South African Native Labour Corps | Private |
Media
Communities
Communities
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 15 | DR117137 | |
| Mendi Memorial | DR117137 |
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