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.
Private Stanley Philip Tucker, 19819, 6th (Service) Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment
By Nick Tucker
United Kingdom
Officer Commanding SAAF 7 Wing, 4 Squadron - Major William "Bill" John Wheeler
By Trevor Brewer
South Africa
Lieutenant Arthur Granville Sharp MC, “D” Bty. 72nd Army Bde., Royal Field Artillery
By Sarah Whithorn
United Kingdom
Squadron Leader Walter Stafford Bowyer 39607, Royal Air Force
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Lieutenant Guy Dennis Buckeridge, No. 51 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps
By Nick Tucker
United Kingdom
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