Personal data
| Name | Hitchcock |
|---|---|
| Initials | E.W. |
| Christian name | Eric William |
| Country of service | South Africa |
| Family | Son of Samuel and Marie Hitchcock, of "Killiney," Waterberry Road, Plumstead, Cape Province. |
Military data
| Service number | 1019 |
|---|---|
| Rank | L/Cpl. |
| Regiment / Unit | 3rd Regt South African Infantry |
| Date of death | |
| Age | 29 |
| Cemetery / Memorial | Caestre Military Cemetery (France), I.D.9; personal inscription: IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF OUR DEAR AND ONLY SON |
Other information
- Information
- 'The Good Hope Lamp' - Capetown Central Branch. Endowed on 19.09.1928. First lit on 27.04.1929 at The Great Hall of Church House, Westminster, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. "In memory of T.O.L. Wilkinson, V.C., Loyal North Lancs. 5.7.1916; and of Eric Hitchcock, 3rd South African Infantry, 11.6.1918 (sic)" (Donated by Mr and Mrs Wilkinson)
Sources
- Source
- Roll of the Lamps of Maintenance of Toc H, 1922-1936