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We remember Wolobile Samela
We remember Wolobile Samela
Timeline
Timeline
service
South African Services
Private
9197
South African Native Labour Corps
Source:9331276
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:9331276
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 16
Source:9331276
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wolobile |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Samela |
| Source | 8857549 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9197 | South African Native Labour Corps | Private |
Media
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 16 | DR117137 | |
| Mendi Memorial | DR117137 |
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