Themes

Each of the 1.7 million men and women we commemorate have a story to tell. Some had battlefield heroics, others were writers or sportsmen. We’ve grouped some of these stories by theme. Discover more about those we commemorate. Tell us their stories.

Driver Davulane Ntshangwana, Military Labour Bureau, South African Forces

First World War Army South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

Driver Jack December, Military Labour Corps

First World War Army South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

Driver Johnny Xaba, Military Labour Corps

First World War Army South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

Labourer Bhesengile Delihluzi, Military Labour Bureau, South African Forces

First World War Army South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

Labourer Dolly Jenniker - now rightfully commemorated

First World War Navy South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

Labourer John Gwape, Military Labour Bureau, South African Forces

First World War Navy South African CAPE TOWN LABOUR CORPS MEMORIAL

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