Tag Archives: ABW

John Norwood VC

Posted on 26/04/2017 by JA

John Norwood (08/09/1876 – 08/09/1914) was serving as a second lieutenant in the 5th Dragoon Guards during the Second Boer War when his actions resulted in him being awarded the Victoria Cross. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of … Continue reading →

Posted in Boer War, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Natal, Outside RSA, South Africa, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, World War 1 | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on John Norwood VC

Charles Edward Parker VC

Posted on 18/01/2017 by JA

Charles Edward Haydon Parker (10/03/1870 – 05/12/1918) was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Anglo Boer War. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 26 June 1900, Issue: 27205,  Page: 3964, reads: “On the occasion of the action … Continue reading →

Posted in Boer War, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, South Africa, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Charles Edward Parker VC

Bethulie Concentration Camp Memorials

Posted on 20/10/2016 by JA

The images in this post are courtesy of Clive Jackson and are used with permission.  The concentration camp in Bethulie does not have a good reputation as can be read in British Concentration Camps of the South African War, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Boer War, Cemetery, Concentration camps, Heritage, South Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bethulie Concentration Camp Memorials

Thomas Joseph Crean VC, DSO

Posted on 14/06/2016 by JA

Thomas Joseph Crean (19/04/1873 – 25/03/1923)  was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Anglo Boer War in 1901. The Citation, recorded in the London Gazette of 11 February 1902, Issue: 27405, Page: 843, reads: “1st Imperial Light Horse. Surgeon Captain Thomas … Continue reading →

Posted in Boer War, Cemetery, Heritage, London Memorials, Military, Outside RSA, South Africa, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thomas Joseph Crean VC, DSO

Anglo Boer War Blockhouses

Posted on 24/11/2014 by JA

This page has moved to http://allatsea.co.za/musings/anglo-boer-war-blockhouses/

Posted in Boer War, Heritage, Military, South Africa | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Anglo Boer War Blockhouses

The Jameson Raid Surrender Memorial: Doornkop

Posted on 08/02/2014 by JA

There are a number of memorials associated with the ill fated Jameson Raid of 1896, and I have decided to split them as opposed to keeping them all together like they were before. My knowledge of these events is small, … Continue reading →

Posted in Heritage, Jameson Raid, Johannesburg, South Africa, Uncategorized, West Rand | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Jameson Raid Surrender Memorial: Doornkop

The Paardekraal Monument in Krugersdorp

Posted on 27/01/2014 by JA

This page has been removed

Posted in Boer War, Heritage, South Africa, West Rand | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on The Paardekraal Monument in Krugersdorp