Event    From 1899  To 1902

South African War / Boer War

Categories: Armed Forces, Tragedy

Countries: Africa

Also known as the (second) (Anglo-)Boer War. The war is described in three phases: first: The Boer offensive (October–December 1899); second: The British offensive (January to September 1900); third: Guerrilla war (September 1900 – May 1902).

 The Register of the Anglo-Boer War contains further information on these who served in this war.

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South African War / Boer War

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Carabiniers' memorial

{On a shield at the top of the monument:} Sixth Dragoon Guards Carabiniers. ...

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Guy's South African war memorial

2022: Sebastian Bulmer told us about AngloBoerWar which has extensive photogr...

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Lauderdale Road Synagogue - Halford

This design was used repeatedly to commemorate the dead of the City of London...

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Royal Artillery Boer War memorial

Bronze statue depicts War being controlled by Peace. Unveiled by the Duke of ...

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South African War

We are told by the people at The Register of the Anglo-Boer War that this war...

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A. G. Barnes

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15th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)

15th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)

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T. Croft

T. Croft

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G. Stacey

G. Stacey

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial

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