H. D. COLLY, 17 July 1916
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Harold David Colly
Born:
1886
Died:
16 Tammuz 5676 (17 July 1916)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
COL1375
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1886
Place of birth:
London
Death
Date of death:
16 Tammuz 5676 (17 July 1916)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Somme
Cause of death:
Killed in Action
Burial place:
Thiepval Memorial
Jewish News photo
Places
Addresses
His home:
94 Tramway Street, Turffantein Johannesberg
Other Organisations
Name:
Freemason: Taquah Lodge
Date:
07 February 1912
Significance:
Initiation date
Family
Siblings
Annie Colly (female)
Bernard Colly (male)
Abraham Colly (male)
Parents
Mother: Mary Colly (female)
Military Record
Military service:
South African Forces
Military record no.:
3174
Date discharged/death:
17 July 1916
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Assignments
Regiment:
South African Infantry
Battalion/unit:
2nd Battalion
Campaigns:
Somme
Register of effects
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
17 July 1916
Age:
31 years old
Regiment / service:
South African Infantry, 2nd Regt.
Cemetery:
Thiepval Memorial, France
Grave reference:
Pier and Face 4 C.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
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