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We remember Jan Qakala
We remember Jan Qakala
Timeline
Timeline
birth
South Africa
Source:9334724
service
South African Services
Lance Corporal
10013
South African Native Labour Corps
Source:9334724
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:9334724
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 5
Source:9334724
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jan |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Qakala |
| Source | 8857467 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 10013 | South African Native Labour Corps | Lance Corporal |
Media
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription on panel 5 | DR117137 | |
| Mendi Memorial | DR117137 |
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