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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Fireman and Trimmer, James Tucker, SS Noya, Mercantile Marine

First World War Merchant Navy South African TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Fireman and Trimmer Tommy Tucker, SS Coronda, Mercantile Marine

First World War Merchant Navy South African TOWER HILL MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Lieutenant Arthur Ray Ingle DFC, 47222, South African Air Force, 15 Squadron

Second World War Air Force South African RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Acting Sergeant Joseph Harvey Paul, South African Native Labour Corps

First World War Army South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

Cape Boy Frederick Frieslaar - now rightfully commemorated

First World War Navy South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

Driver Duvalane Ntshangwana, Military Labour Bureau, South African Forces

First World War Army South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

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