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Oscar Denis Beiles

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Oscar Denis Beiles
son of Henry and Annie
born in: Johannesburg,South Africa
in: 01/01/1920
Military Service: South Africa
Unit: Transvaal Scottish 1st Bn
K.I.A in El Alamein
in: 24/10/1942

Biography

Pte Oscar Denis Beiles (1920-1942), service number 26839, Transvaal Scottish 1st Bn was the son of Henry G. and Annie Beiles of Johannesburg. He was killed in action. He is buried in the El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt, grave III. C. 2. His burial was publised in The Jewish Chronicle, London, August 13, 1943 - 'Middle East Burials South African: Pte. O. D. Beiles'. He is commemorated on the National Jewish War Memorial, West Park Cemetery, Johannesburg. Source: South African War Graves Project; The Jewish Chronicle, London.