From Army Book of Eric Freemantle:
| 3rd. S. A. Infantry in B. E. F. | |
| Private No: 598 5 Platoon B. Company | |
| Joined: 12th. August, 1915 | |
| Aged 19 years 4 months | Religion: Presbyterian |
| Born: Burgersdorp. | Mother: Martha Freemantle |
| Trade: Clerk. | |
| Resident: Johannesburg. | Address: 5, Arthur Road, Norwood, |
| Height: 5 feet 7 & half inches | Johannesburg. |
| Complexion: Fair | |
| Eyes: Grey | |
| Hair: Brown |
From Army papers of Eric Freemantle:
| Private Eric Freemantle |
| 3rd. S. A. Infantry |
| Badge 2571 |
| Great War |
| Honourably discharged on 22 July 1918 |
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