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We remember David Robert Abbey
We remember David Robert Abbey
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
Source:8943735
1880
service
South African Services
Private
7357
2nd South African Infantry
Source:8943734
1916
death
Not War Related
Died of phthisis, at No. 1 General Hospital Wynberg
Wynberg
South Africa
Source:8943734
Source:8989239
20th December 1916
burial
Western Cape
South Africa
Source:8943735
sibling
Thomas Walter Abbey
Source:8989241
location
146, Cathcart Rd., Queenstown, Cape Province
South Africa
parents address
Source:8989239
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Robert |
| Initials | DR |
| Last Name | Abbey |
| Source | 8989239 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146, Cathcart Rd., Queenstown, Cape Province | South Africa | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 7357 | 2nd South African Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Ann Abbey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Walter Abbey | brother |
Media
Media
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Springbok InsigniaThe Springbok insignia was the symbol of the South African Forces.
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Communities
Communities
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South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918More about South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service details for D R Abbey | DR117137 | |
| Service details for TW Abbey | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Springbok Insignia | DR117137 |
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