HEENAN Claude Rigby -1943
Additional information received from Ralph McLean, Project Director, South Africa War Graves Project:
Was awarded his Distinguished Service Order as a Major in London Gazette Supplement 3 June 1918 pg. 6462 (King’s Birthday citation)
Was at Delville Wood (as Capt of “A” Coy.) and wounded on 15th July 1916.
Was Commanding Officer (Major) of 2nd South African Infantry from 15/10/1917 to 26/11/1917.
Was also Mentioned in Despatches.
contributed by: Maureen Schnittker
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