Identity
Person No.
46022
Old ROH no.
18736
Service No.
Unknown
Last Name
First Name
James Henry Albert.
Initials
J H A
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
33
Military Service
Death Record
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Address: Misgund ward 2, Krugersdorp. WMBR id 1615
Citation
Unknown
External sources
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Anglo-Boer War Museum
Anglo-Boer War Museum
- South African War Graves Project
Stories 1
James Henry Albert Katzke was born in King Williamstown, Cape Colony during March 1866. At the time of the outbreak of the Anglo Boer War he and his family were residing on the farm Misgegund, district Krugersdorp. On his death notice his nationality is noted as "German". He fell during the Battle of Thukela Heights (12-28 February 1900) on the 27th of February 1900 at Pieters Hill, near Colenso at the age of 34. His remains were interred at the Burgher Memorial at Caesar's Camp, outside Ladysmith with his fellow Burghers who fell during this siege. He left behind a widow aged 25 (Christina Maria Frederika nee Dyer) and 4 small children (Lily, Henry, James & Albert).
Dedications 1
James Henry Albert Katzke - you were not forgotten ...