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Sapper J L MELVIN

Service Number: 193893
Regiment & Unit/Ship

South African Engineer Corps

Date of Death

Died 17 January 1943

Age 20 years old

Buried or commemorated at

TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY

12. C. 23.

Libya

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  • Country of Service South African
  • Additional Info Son of Charles P. Melvin and Adeline J. L. Melvin, of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
  • Personal Inscription TEMPORAL PEACE, TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN. ONLY CHILD OF CHARLES AND ADDIE
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Buried or commemorated at

TRIPOLI WAR CEMETERY
Libya
Number of casualties: 1393
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