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.
Captain D. G. B. Jardine MC, HLI - RFC - 'A Brilliant Pilot and Very Fine Leader'
Company Sergeant Major John Simpson Holburn MM MSM, South African Infantry
Private John Jackson Ewbank 339, 4th Regiment, South African Infantry.
Lieutenant Ronald Preston, South African Air Force, 24 Sqdn.
Flight Sergeant Alexander Black Weir 95291V, South African Air Force
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