P. HYAMs, 24 September 1917
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Philip Moses Hyams
Born:
1898
Died:
8 Tishri 5678 (24 September 1917)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
HYA4563
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1898
Place of birth:
London, England
Death
Date of death:
8 Tishri 5678 (24 September 1917)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Cause of death:
Died of wounds
Burial place:
Etaples Military Cemetery
Places
Addresses
1901 Parents' home:
39 Grosvenor Road Islington
His parents' address in 1917:
111 Botanical Garden Berea, 4001, Durban, South Africa
Obituary, Jewish Chronicle
HYAMS – Yet another instance of a gallant young coreligionist who has made the great sacrifice is Pte. Philip Hyams, who joined the 2nd South African Infantry at the age of seventeen. His family migrated to Durban, South Africa, some fifteen years ago, and at the outbreak of hostilities this mere lad bravely answered the call of the Mother Country. He came over to England about eighteen months ago to complete his training, was sent to France in March 1917, and was killed in action on Yom Kippur day. Much sympathy is felt with his parents abroad in their loss of a devoted son, and with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Philip Whyl, of Highbury – From Mr SAMUEL JACOBS.
Family
Siblings
Joseph S Hyams (male)
Elsie M. Hyams (female)
Rebecca P Hyams (female)
Parents
Mother: Bessie Whyl (female)
Father: Philip Hyams (male)
Military Record
Military service:
South African Infantry
Military record no.:
8011
Date discharged/death:
24 September 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Private
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
24 September 1917
Age:
19 years old
Regiment / service:
South African Infantry, "C" Coy. 2nd Regt.
Cemetery:
Etaples Military Cemetery, France
Grave reference:
XXIV. B. 1.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
THERE IS A LINK DEATH CANNOT SEVER SWEET REMEMBRANCE LASTS FOR EVER
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