South African

More than 20,000 South African servicemen and women are commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The South African forces played important roles throughout both world wars. Famed for the role at Delville Wood, the South Africans fought in Europe and Africa in both conflicts, serving on land, sea, and air. Tell us their stories.

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Squadron Leader Walter Stafford Bowyer 39607, Royal Air Force

Second World War Air Force South African EASTBOURNE (OCKLYNGE) CEMETERY

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Guy Dennis Buckeridge, No. 51 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps

First World War Air Force South African SWAFFHAM (SS. PETER AND PAUL) CHURCHYARD

United Kingdom

Private Joki Motshoneng, N/9009, Native Military Corps, S.A. Forces

Second World War Miscellaneous South African ST. DESIR WAR CEMETERY

By Gossart Rémi

France

Brigadier Sir Walter de Sopham Barttelot, General Staff Cdg. 6th Guards Tank Bde.

Second World War Army South African D-Day and Invasion of Normandy ST. CHARLES DE PERCY WAR CEMETERY

By Gossart Rémi

France

Lieutenant Neville Rudd Thompson, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers

First World War Army South African DELHI MEMORIAL (INDIA GATE)

United Kingdom

Private Wilfred Fairlamb 16021, 2nd Regt., South African Infantry

First World War Army South African POZIERES MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

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