Roll of Honour John Spillane

Service number 97
Rank Private
Unit 8th Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse
Service Colonial Military Forces
Conflict/Operation South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)
Conflict Eligibility Date South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)
Date of Death 17 July 1902
Place of Death At sea (onboard St Andrew)
Cause of Death Illness (Influenza)
Source AWM142 Roll of Honour cards, War in South Africa, 1899-1902

Location on the Roll of Honour

John Spillane's name is located at panel 3 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).

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