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Category Archives: Natal
Rest in Peace: Robin Boltman
This Friday (02/04/2021) I was saddened to hear about the death of Robin Boltman. Robin will be remembered as the level headed hero that really turned the Oceanos disaster into a miracle. I first encountered him way back in 1986 … Continue reading
Posted in Cruiseships, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Natal, Personal, Retrospective, Ships, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged Achille Lauro, Oceanos, Robin Boltman
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Robert Digby-Jones VC.
Robert James Thomas Digby-Jones was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Boer War in 1900. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 8 August 1902, Issue: 27462, Page: 5085 reads: “Lieutenant R. J. T. Digby Jones, Royal Engineers, and … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Boer War, Cemetery, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Natal, Photo Essay, Retrospective, South Africa, Victoria Cross, War Grave
Tagged Boer War, Ladysmith, Natal, Robert Digby-Jones VC, VC, Victoria Cross
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