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Tag Archives: Uitenhage
Joseph Petrus Hendrik Crowe VC.
Joseph Petrus Hendrik Crowe (12/01/1826 – 12/04/1876) earned his VC during the Indian Mutiny whilst serving under Brigadier General Sir Henry Havelock’s first relief force sent to relieve the defenders of Lucknow. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 15 January … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Cape, Heritage, Indian Mutiny, Military, South Africa, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross
Tagged Eastern Cape, Indian Mutiny, Joseph Petrus Hendrik Crowe VC, Lucknow, Seaforth Highlanders, Sir Henry Havelock, Uitenhage, UItenhage MOTH Hall, VC, Victoria Cross
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The Basuto War Memorial in Uitenhage.
These photographs of the Basuto War Memorial in Uitenhage are courtesy of Ronnie Lovemore. The memorial may be found in Magennis Park, Uitenhage. The Basuto War is also known as the Basuto Gun War, and the Memorial commemorates those who … Continue reading
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Tagged Basuto, Basutoland, Eastern Cape, Lesotho, Morosi Mountain, Transkei, Uitenhage
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The Uitenhage War Memorial.
These photographs of the Uitenhage War Memorial are courtesy of Ronnie Lovemore. Interesting enough it has plaques from both World Wars, as well as the Korean War and the Border War, There is also a plaque commemorating the sacrifice of … Continue reading
Posted in Border War, Eastern Cape, Heritage, Korean War, ROH, South Africa, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Cenotaph, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, War memorial
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The Uitenhage Anglo Boer War Memorial
These photographs of the Uitenhage Boer War Memorial are courtesy of Ronnie Lovemore. In early April 2015, the statute was vandalised by a group of uneducated thugs from the “EFF” who tried to set fire to it. The statue was … Continue reading
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Tagged Boer War, Eastern Cape, Monument, Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Volunteers
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