Diamond Hill memorial to the Earl of Airlie

WM name reference DH1


Current Location:

Diamond Hill, Pretoria


Description:

Gravestone in churchyard


Campaign:

Boer War


Inscription:

David Earl of Airlie ,Lt Colonel 12 Royal Lancers 'Who was as he has always desired. Killed in the action at the head of his Regiment, June 11th 1960'. Psalm 144, Verse 1 ''A Fin''


Surname First Name Date of Death Name of Memorial(s)
Ogilvy David 11-6-1900 Diamond Hill memorial to the Earl of Airlie View

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