Lance-Corporal, 2nd South African Infantry Herbert James BROOKS, (Killed in action in France during WW1)

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQX-HVNW?i=112&cc... D/N Herbert James BROOKS died 1 SEP 1916 Died of wounds received in action in France. DN signed by father James BROOKS, not present at death.

Estate No 2458

DEATH NOTICE

Herbert James BROOKS

Born King William's Town, English

Father: James BROOKS of King William's Town

Mother: Florence Anna BROOKS of King William's Town

29 years 11 months old

Carpenter

Resided at King William's Town

Unmarried

Died on 1 SEP 1916 of wounds received in action in France

Left movable property only estimated to be more than £300 in value

Left a Will

Signed at King William's Town on 26 SEP 1916 by James BROOKS, father - not present at death.

"South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQX-HVNW?cc=2517051&w... : 28 September 2018), 007845013 > image 113 of 1067; Pietermaritzburg Archives (Formerly Natal State Archives), South Africa.

Record Collection:

South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989

Document Information: Digital Folder Number 007845013 Image Number 00113 Citing this Record "South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP39-2ZH2 : 28 September 2018), James Brooks, 1916; citing Probate, Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa, 1916, Pietermaritzburg Archives (Formerly Natal State Archives), South Africa; FHL microfilm .

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http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/firstworldwar/index-1916.html

Battle of the Somme July 1-November 18, 1916

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https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQX-HJ5Z?i=113&cc... Imperial Service Contingents Certificate 5 JUL 1917 No 1609 Lance-Corporal Herbert James BROOKS 2nd South African Infantry. Died of wounds 1 SEP 1916.

Father: James BROOKS of 12 Alexander Road, Kingwilliamstown, C. P.

Signed by Officer in Charge of Records, Imperial Service Contingents, Major.

"South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQX-HJ5Z?cc=2517051&w... : 12 September 2017), 007845013 > image 114 of 1067; Pietermaritzburg Archives (Formerly Natal State Archives), South Africa.

Record Collection:

South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989

Document Information: Digital Folder Number 007845013 Image Number 00113 Citing this Record "South Africa, Cape Province, Probate Records of the Master of the High Court, 1834-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP39-2ZH2 : 28 September 2018), James Brooks, 1916; citing Probate, Grahamstown, Albany, Cape Province, South Africa, 1916, Pietermaritzburg Archives (Formerly Natal State Archives), South Africa; FHL microfilm .

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_South_African_Infantry_Regiment

Engagements The Regiment was deployed to France where it capture the village of Longueval and was deployed in the adjacent Delville Wood on the 15th July 1916. The regiment then served with the Brigade at Arras during April 1917 and was part of the offensive at Ypres and Passchendale in September 1917, at Marrieres Wood in March 1918, at Messines in April 1918 and finally at Le Cateau in October 1918.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Delville_Wood

The Battle of Delville Wood (15 July – 3 September 1916) was a series of engagements in the 1916 Battle of the Somme in the First World War

Date 14 July – 3 September 1916 Location Delville Wood, Longueval, the Somme, France

50.0278°N 2.8099°ECoordinates: 50.0278°N 2.8099°E Result British victory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Somme

The Battle of the Somme (French: Bataille de la Somme; German: Schlacht an der Somme), also known as the Somme Offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British Empire and French Third Republic against the German Empire. It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the upper reaches of the River Somme in France.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Map_of_the_Batt...

Battle of Delville Wood, 14 July – 15 September Main article: Battle of Delville Wood

Positions on 14 July 1916 The Battle of Delville Wood was an operation to secure the British right flank, while the centre advanced to capture the higher lying areas of High Wood and Pozières. After the Battle of Albert the offensive had evolved to the capture of fortified villages, woods, and other terrain that offered observation for artillery fire, jumping-off points for more attacks, and other tactical advantages. The mutually costly fighting at Delville Wood eventually secured the British right flank and marked the Western Front debut of the South African 1st Infantry Brigade (incorporating a Southern Rhodesian contingent), which held the wood from 15–20 July. When relieved the brigade had lost 2,536 men, similar to the casualties of many brigades on 1 July.[34]

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