His story
Driver KLEINBOOI, no. 3171, died on 8 May 1916, aged twenty-three. His father was recorded as Nwkgohane of Christiana, Transvaal. The CWGC-derived record commemorates him in the South African Book of Remembrance. His personal name, civilian life, service movements and cause of death remain to be established.
Before the war
- Nationality
- South African service
- Family
- Son of Nwkgohane of Christiana, Transvaal.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Driver
- Service number
- 3171
- Corps or service
- South African Service Corps (Roll of Honour)
- Unit
- Transport and Remounts (Roll of Honour)
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 8 May 1916
- Age
- 23
- Cemetery or memorial
- SOUTH AFRICAN BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Connected men
- Charles Nicholas Frederick O’DALYAlso buried at SOUTH AFRICAN BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Sources and further reading
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “ Kleinbooi”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/sa_kleinbooi/.
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