The South African Infantry Corps is the largest combat corps within the South African Army. The unit originated as the Infantry Branch of the Union Defence Forces in 1913.
In 1915, the defence forces established the South African Overseas Expeditionary Force for war service outside southern Africa. It included the South African Infantry, comprising twelve battalions, and the Cape Corps, comprising two battalions of volunteers.
Commonwealth War Graves
Hann, Private Edwin (d1918, aged 18, cause of death unknown)
Death and Service 