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Tag Archives: Somme
Alexander Young VC
Alexander Young (27/01/1873 – 19/10/1916) Was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Anglo Boer War at Ruiters Kraal in 1901. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 8 November 1901, Issue: 27373, Page: 7221, reads: “Sergeant – Major Alexander … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Boer War, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Memorials and Monuments, Photo Essay, Retrospective, South Africa, Victoria Cross, War Memorial, World War 1
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100 Years of Delville Wood.
The Battle of Delville Wood lasted from 15 July – 3 September 1916, however, South Africans commemorate the portion of the battle where the 1st South African Infantry Brigade was involved in, and that runs from the 15th till 20th of … Continue reading
Posted in Military, Personal, War, War Grave, War Memorial, World War 1
Tagged CWGC, Delville Wood, grave, Longueval, Somme, Thiepval, Unknown Soldier, World War One
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