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David Thorby

Countries: South Africa

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David Thorby

Islingtonian who died in the South African War, 1899-1903

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David Thorby

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South African War

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Sir Fabian Ware

Sir Fabian Ware

Founder of the Imperial War Graves Commission. Born Bristol. Became a teacher, moved into education management and worked in the Transvaal. Back in Britain he edited a newspaper. In WW1, too old f...

Person, History, South Africa

1 memorial
Sidney F. Bloomfield

Sidney F. Bloomfield

Islingtonian who died in the South African War, 1899-1903

Person, South Africa

War dead, Other war
1 memorial
Major Matthew Meiklejohn, VC

Major Matthew Meiklejohn, VC

Gained his VC, and lost his right arm, as a captain in the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders in South Africa at the battle of Elandslaagte, during the Boer War. He died following a fall from his h...

Person, Armed Forces, Scotland, South Africa

1 memorial
Lady Hetta Empson

Lady Hetta Empson

Sculptor and political activist. Born as Hester Henrietta Crouse in South Africa. Studied art and sculpture. Supported Communism and the black workers in South Africa. Travelled to Europe and drove...

Person, Sculpture, China/Hong Kong, South Africa

1 memorial
Harry Spencer

Harry Spencer

Islingtonian who died in the South African War, 1899-1903

Person, South Africa

War dead, Other war
1 memorial