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We remember Bossboy Shiletane
We remember Bossboy Shiletane
Timeline
Timeline
service
South African Services
Private
9137
South African Native Labour Corps
"B" Coy. 4th Bn.
Source:9329847
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:9329847
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 17
Source:9329847
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bossboy |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Shiletane |
| Source | 8857617 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9137 | South African Native Labour Corps | "B" Coy. 4th Bn. | Private |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription on panel 17 | DR117137 | |
| Inscription on War Memorial | DR117137 |
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