On This Day

On This Day — 20 April

We remember those who died in service on this day:

1900

48425Burgher Hendrik Christoffel Strauss, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 27. Died of enteritis while a prisoner of war, Groenpunt.

1901

46576Burgher Petrus (Andries) Emilius Eksteen, Boer Forces, aged 25. Killed in action, Ladysmith.

1901

46025Burgher Johannes Jurie Kasselman, Brandfort Commando (Boer Forces), aged 26. Killed in action, dist Brandfort.

1901

45611Burgher Pieter Mostert, Boer Forces, aged 31. Killed in action, Ladysmith.

1901

48379Burgher Pieter Mostert, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 31. Died of measles while a prisoner of war, Ladysmith (TINTOWN).

1901

44447Burgher Hermanus Carolus Van Der Schyf, Ficksburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 28. Killed in action, Boshof.

1902

47346Burgher Alexander (O.a.b.) Bosch, Boer Forces, aged 65. Killed in action, Eastern Transvaal.

1902

47345Burgher Robert Bosch, Boer Forces, aged 14. Killed in action, Elandskloof.

1902

45406Burgher I J (Corp) Oosthuizen, Krugersdorp (Boer Forces). Killed in action, near Lichtenburg.

1902

45301Burgher Andries Hendrik Potgieter, Rustenburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 19. Killed in action, Lindleyspoort.

1902

48205Burgher Philippus Christoffel Snyman, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 45. Died of heart disease while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

1902

44593Burgher Carolus Gerhardus (Gustav) Van Aardt, Ficksburg Cmdt J.J. van Niekerk Commando (Boer Forces), aged 18. Killed in action, Oliviersrust (Moolmanspruit-hinderlaag).

1902

48124Burgher Johannes S. Van Niekerk, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 24. Died of unknown while a prisoner of war, Bermuda.

1915

2468Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Braithwaite, 851, "B" Sqdn. (11th Mounted Rifles (Potchefstroom Ruiters)), aged 46. Died of wounds, received at Kabus.

1915

11326Private Walter Pierce Johnson, 165, South African Veteran Reserve, aged 45. Died of morbus cordis.

1916

17214Labourer Johannes Moliko, 1868, East African Expeditionary Force (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at Mbuyuni.

1916

23809Private Norman Lamb Southward, 2345, 8th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 32. Died of enteric fever.

1916

24147Labourer Klaas Stevenson, 1073, attd. South African Veterinary Corps (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of phthisis, at Kanobulu.

1917

218Ox Driver Charles Adonisa, 13730, Military Labour Corps. Died of malaria, at Durban Hospital.

1917

2138Driver Setoko Bore, 17656, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

2945Gunner Arthur Buckley, 60, 73rd Siege Bty. (South African Heavy Artillery). Killed in action.

1917

4007Corporal David Cline, 878, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Died of wounds.

1917

9670Driver John Hendricks, 17691, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

11820Ox Driver Abraham Karahara, 16331, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

1917

11842Driver Richard Kata, 18257, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

12136William Kgemetu, 8483, South African Native Labour Bureau. Durban.

1917

12350Labourer Philemon Kitiwe, 14571, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Hammanskraal, after discharge.

1917

12763Labourer John Kwetane, 2202, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of malaria, at Durban Hospital.

1917

13376Leader Johannes Leshletla, 17688, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

13379Ox Driver August Lesiba, 13149, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

1917

16912Labourer William Moabi Or Moah, 18800, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of pleurisy, at Dar Es Salaam.

1917

14195Driver Peter MacBean, 18249, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of heart failure, at Johannesburg Hospital.

1917

14527Native Driver Moses Mahapie, 300, Natives (South African Field Artillery). Died of asthemia.

1917

14900Private Sybok Mandhla, 9724, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of diarrhoea, at Dar Es Salaam.

1917

15793Driver John Mbuti, 17928, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

16768Gunner Charles Gerald Mitchell, 1032, 73rd Siege Bty. (South African Heavy Artillery), aged 20. Killed in action.

1917

17019Leader Hans Mogolo, 17738, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

17136Labourer Jonas Mokou, 13927, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

18227Horse Leader Johannes Myashwa, 14352, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

1917

18389Labourer Zondo Ndabambi, 13786, Horse Transport (South African Native Labour Corps). East Africa.

1917

19165Ox Driver George Nzwana, 15803, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

19298Private Dudley Castle Oldham, 10414, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 38. Died of wounds, from a gunshot wound to the right thigh, received 18th April, at No 20 General Hospital, Dannes, France.

1917

41395Native Constable Klaas Phala, 2387, 4th Regt. (South African Mounted Rifles), aged 35. Died of hemorrhage of the lungs, at Lydenburg.

1917

21091Mule Driver Jack Rangayi, 16842, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

1917

21166Leader Silas Ratswabi, 7961, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of dysentery, at Mabuge or Mahenge.

1917

22507Conductor David Scotland, T/835, Animal Transport (South African Service Corps). Died of pernicious anemia.

1917

23248Ox Driver Jan Siteng, 16300, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

1917

25546Labourer Jim Tselitze, 19117, South African Native Labour Bureau. Dodoma.

1917

26144Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26145Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26146Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26147Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26148Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26149Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26150Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26151Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26152Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26153Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26154Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26155Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26156Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26157Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26158Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26159Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26160Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26161Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26162Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26164Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26165Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26166Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26167Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26168Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26169Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26170Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26171Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26172Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26173Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26174Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26175Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26176Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26177Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26178Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26179Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26180Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26181Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26182Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26183Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26184Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26185Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26186Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26187Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26188Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26189Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26190Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26191Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26192Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26193Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

1917

26194Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26195Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

1917

26196Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

We will remember them.

On This Day — 20 April

We remember those who died in service on this day:

- 1900 48425 — Burgher Hendrik Christoffel Strauss, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 27. Died of enteritis while a prisoner of war, Groenpunt.

- 1901 46576 — Burgher Petrus (Andries) Emilius Eksteen, Boer Forces, aged 25. Killed in action, Ladysmith.

- 1901 46025 — Burgher Johannes Jurie Kasselman, Brandfort Commando (Boer Forces), aged 26. Killed in action, dist Brandfort.

- 1901 45611 — Burgher Pieter Mostert, Boer Forces, aged 31. Killed in action, Ladysmith.

- 1901 48379 — Burgher Pieter Mostert, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 31. Died of measles while a prisoner of war, Ladysmith (TINTOWN).

- 1901 44447 — Burgher Hermanus Carolus Van Der Schyf, Ficksburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 28. Killed in action, Boshof.

- 1902 47346 — Burgher Alexander (O.a.b.) Bosch, Boer Forces, aged 65. Killed in action, Eastern Transvaal.

- 1902 47345 — Burgher Robert Bosch, Boer Forces, aged 14. Killed in action, Elandskloof.

- 1902 45406 — Burgher I J (Corp) Oosthuizen, Krugersdorp (Boer Forces). Killed in action, near Lichtenburg.

- 1902 45301 — Burgher Andries Hendrik Potgieter, Rustenburg Commando (Boer Forces), aged 19. Killed in action, Lindleyspoort.

- 1902 48205 — Burgher Philippus Christoffel Snyman, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 45. Died of heart disease while a prisoner of war, St Helena.

- 1902 44593 — Burgher Carolus Gerhardus (Gustav) Van Aardt, Ficksburg Cmdt J.J. van Niekerk Commando (Boer Forces), aged 18. Killed in action, Oliviersrust (Moolmanspruit-hinderlaag).

- 1902 48124 — Burgher Johannes S. Van Niekerk, Prisoner of War (Boer Forces), aged 24. Died of unknown while a prisoner of war, Bermuda.

- 1915 2468 — Quartermaster Sergeant Charles Braithwaite, 851, "B" Sqdn. (11th Mounted Rifles (Potchefstroom Ruiters)), aged 46. Died of wounds, received at Kabus.

- 1915 11326 — Private Walter Pierce Johnson, 165, South African Veteran Reserve, aged 45. Died of morbus cordis.

- 1916 17214 — Labourer Johannes Moliko, 1868, East African Expeditionary Force (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of malaria, at Mbuyuni.

- 1916 23809 — Private Norman Lamb Southward, 2345, 8th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 32. Died of enteric fever.

- 1916 24147 — Labourer Klaas Stevenson, 1073, attd. South African Veterinary Corps (South African Native Labour Bureau). Died of phthisis, at Kanobulu.

- 1917 218 — Ox Driver Charles Adonisa, 13730, Military Labour Corps. Died of malaria, at Durban Hospital.

- 1917 2138 — Driver Setoko Bore, 17656, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 2945 — Gunner Arthur Buckley, 60, 73rd Siege Bty. (South African Heavy Artillery). Killed in action.

- 1917 4007 — Corporal David Cline, 878, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 29. Died of wounds.

- 1917 9670 — Driver John Hendricks, 17691, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 11820 — Ox Driver Abraham Karahara, 16331, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

- 1917 11842 — Driver Richard Kata, 18257, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 12136 — William Kgemetu, 8483, South African Native Labour Bureau. Durban.

- 1917 12350 — Labourer Philemon Kitiwe, 14571, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Hammanskraal, after discharge.

- 1917 12763 — Labourer John Kwetane, 2202, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of malaria, at Durban Hospital.

- 1917 13376 — Leader Johannes Leshletla, 17688, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 13379 — Ox Driver August Lesiba, 13149, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

- 1917 16912 — Labourer William Moabi Or Moah, 18800, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of pleurisy, at Dar Es Salaam.

- 1917 14195 — Driver Peter MacBean, 18249, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of heart failure, at Johannesburg Hospital.

- 1917 14527 — Native Driver Moses Mahapie, 300, Natives (South African Field Artillery). Died of asthemia.

- 1917 14900 — Private Sybok Mandhla, 9724, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of diarrhoea, at Dar Es Salaam.

- 1917 15793 — Driver John Mbuti, 17928, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 16768 — Gunner Charles Gerald Mitchell, 1032, 73rd Siege Bty. (South African Heavy Artillery), aged 20. Killed in action.

- 1917 17019 — Leader Hans Mogolo, 17738, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 17136 — Labourer Jonas Mokou, 13927, Railway Section (South African Native Labour Corps). Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 18227 — Horse Leader Johannes Myashwa, 14352, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

- 1917 18389 — Labourer Zondo Ndabambi, 13786, Horse Transport (South African Native Labour Corps). East Africa.

- 1917 19165 — Ox Driver George Nzwana, 15803, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 19298 — Private Dudley Castle Oldham, 10414, 3rd Regt. (South African Infantry), aged 38. Died of wounds, from a gunshot wound to the right thigh, received 18th April, at No 20 General Hospital, Dannes, France.

- 1917 41395 — Native Constable Klaas Phala, 2387, 4th Regt. (South African Mounted Rifles), aged 35. Died of hemorrhage of the lungs, at Lydenburg.

- 1917 21091 — Mule Driver Jack Rangayi, 16842, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died at Durban Hospital, on return to South Africa.

- 1917 21166 — Leader Silas Ratswabi, 7961, South African Native Labour Bureau. Died of dysentery, at Mabuge or Mahenge.

- 1917 22507 — Conductor David Scotland, T/835, Animal Transport (South African Service Corps). Died of pernicious anemia.

- 1917 23248 — Ox Driver Jan Siteng, 16300, South African Native Labour Bureau. Kilwa.

- 1917 25546 — Labourer Jim Tselitze, 19117, South African Native Labour Bureau. Dodoma.

- 1917 26144 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26145 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26146 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26147 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26148 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26149 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26150 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26151 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26152 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26153 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26154 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26155 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26156 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26157 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26158 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26159 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26160 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26161 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26162 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26164 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26165 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26166 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26167 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26168 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26169 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26170 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26171 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26172 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26173 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26174 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26175 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26176 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26177 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26178 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26179 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26180 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26181 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26182 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26183 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26184 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26185 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26186 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26187 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26188 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26189 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26190 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 2nd Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26191 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26192 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26193 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, 4th Regt. (South African Infantry). Died on active service.

- 1917 26194 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26195 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

- 1917 26196 — Unknown Soldier Unknown Soldier, South African Infantry. Died on active service.

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