GPS 33 deg 18 min 22 sec S,26 deg 32 min 0 sec E
Memorial
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
The Chapel is on Saint Andrew's College Campus, corner of Worcester and Somerset Streets
GPS: 33 deg 18 min 25.62 sec S, 26 deg 31 min 7.34 sec East
Significance
Major Mullins was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the battle of
Elandslaagte on 21 October 1899.
He was seriously wounded at Maritsane south of the besieged Mafeking in May 1900.
The inscription on his grave reads
In loving memory
of
Charles Herbert
Mullins VC, CMG
Second son of Canon Mullins,
Major Imperial Light Horse
Barrister, Inner Temple
President of the Special Courts of Swaziland & Bechuanaland
Born June 28 1869
Died Empire Day 1916
From wounds received at
Maritsani, May 13 1900
The joy of the Lord is your strength
Nem 8:10
Charles Herbert Mullins VC, CMG Major Imperial Light Horse Died May 24 1916 from the effects of a wound Received at Maritsani May 16 1900
(note: the inscription on his grave reads that he was wounded on 13 May 1900)
Major Mullins was an Old Andrean.
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF CHARLES HERBERT MULLINS VC, CMG MAJOR IMPERIAL LIGHT HORSE WHO AS THE RESULT OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING IN 1900 DIED ON 24TH MAY 1916 MEA GLORIA FIDES (Faith is my glory)
Defence of Ladysmith Elandslaagte Relief of Ladysmith
South Africa 1901 South Africa 1902