South African Military History Society

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Email: scribe@samilitaryhistory.org

Hidden Histories: South Africa's overlooked military monuments

Discover South Africa's hidden military heritage through overlooked war memorials, cemeteries and graves that deepen our understanding of history. Exploring the untold stories of soldiers, nurses and civilians contributes to our shared heritage.

These pages gather records of lesser-known South African military history sites to support conservation efforts, encourage visits and inspire new research into the people and events they represent.

This collection will grow over time. If you know of a South African military history monument, cemetery or grave that should be included, we welcome your contribution. Please contact the Society.

Memorials
St Mungo's Church Christmas Day Massacres Memorial
Surgeon Captain Martin-Leake VC and bar, and Cmdt Gert Claassen
The Whisky train
Cemeteries
Bronkhorstspruit Cemetery Dec 1880
Fort Brown Military Cemetery
Fort Hare Military Cemetery
Grahamstown Botanical Gardens Cemetery
Graves
Xhosa prophet Nongqause
Corporal J. Taylor and Trooper J.W. Coates
Sources for further information
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission | CWGC
eGGSA Graves in South Africa

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