This memorial is situated in the Old Town Hall, Fenton which is now the Magistrates Court
FENTON, BOER WAR MEMORIAL
STAFFORDSHIRE
This memorial is located in Fenton Old Town Hall, now the Court House
This Tablet is erected to commemorate the Services and Patriotism
Of Fenton townsmen...
Sergeant Henry (aka Harry) Brough, 2nd North Staffordshire Regiment son of William Brough, who during the late Boer War fought engagements in Joanesburg, Orange Free State and Cape Colony did from the effects of disease contracted in South Africa on 7th February 1902 aged 27 Buried at Uttoxeter...
The figure is a mounted trooper of the Imperial Light Horse, Boer War 1899-1902.
The uniform is similar to all colonial forces and to the Australian contingent that participated in the Boer War
Brian Bunyard
The Witkop Blockhouse is a very distinctive design and is located along the railway line between Vereeniging and Elandsfontein (Germiston) . It is easily seen when traveling south on the R59 highway just before the Engen One Stop on the left hand side of the road.
The Blockhouses were built...
The Witkop Blockhouse is a very distinctive design and is located along the railway line between Vereeniging and Elandsfontein (Germiston) . It is easily seen when traveling south on the R59 highway just before the Engen One Stop on the left hand side of the road.
The Blockhouses were built...
Near this site is the grave of #5396 Private J Schultz of the 3rd Grenadier Guards, who at over 7ft tall was reputed to be the tallest man in the British Army. The Blockhouse is in a poor condition
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