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We remember Tom Somatshungu
We remember Tom Somatshungu
Timeline
Timeline
service
South African Services
Private
9805
South African Native Labour Corps
Source:9329217
1917
death
Died as a result of the sinking of the HMT Mendi
the English Channel
United Kingdom
Source:9329217
21st February 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9329217
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Somatshungu |
| Source | 8857662 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 9805 | South African Native Labour Corps | Private |
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Inscription: panel 17Private Tom Somatshungu is commemorated on Panel 17 at Hollybrook Memorial in Southampton
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Inscription on War MemorialPrivate Private Tom Somatshungu is commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon cemetery in South Africa.Contributed by:
DR117137 -
Mendi MemorialThe Men of the Mendi are also commemorated on the Mendi Memorial at Avalon Cemetery in South Africa
Contributed by:
DR117137
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Evidence
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Inscription: panel 17 | DR117137 | |
| Inscription on War Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Mendi Memorial | DR117137 |
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