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.
Brigadier Sir Walter de Sopham Barttelot, General Staff Cdg. 6th Guards Tank Bde.
Lieutenant Neville Rudd Thompson, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers
Private Wilfred Fairlamb 16021, 2nd Regt., South African Infantry
Flying Officer Percival Ross-Frames Burton 74348, RAFVR, 249 Squadron
Squadron Leader Jacobus Johannes Le Roux DFC**, RAFVR, 602 Squadron
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