South African Military History Society

Grave of Lance Corporal Pieter James van der Westhuizen


Location
Situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Between Adelaide and Fort Beaufort on Longnor Park farm approximately 4 kms from Kroomie railway siding

GPS 32 deg 26 min S, 26 deg 34 min E

Get landowner’s permission before entering

Significance
L Cpl van der Westhuizen was the Longnor Park Farm Manager before enlisting.
He died of cancer on 3 January 1943 whilst in service.

He was buried on the farm at his widow's request.


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