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.
Lance Corporal Lawrence Lyon Edwards, 21 Tunnelling Company, South African Engineer Corps
By Jeremy Elsworth
United Kingdom
Third Officer Joan Esther Marshall, ATA - 'A South African Aviator'
By Sally McGlone
United Kingdom
Flight Sergeant Robert Duncan Campbell Tomlinson
Private Willie Elijah Tshabana, 9555, of “C” Company, South African Native Labour Corps
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
Lieutenant Percy Richardson Roseby, 2nd Regt. of the South African Infantry
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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