Hastings Boer War Memorial
WM name reference IWM17072
Current Location:
The memorial is located near the pier opposite the Yelton Hotel. War Memorial White Rock (A259) Hastings Hastings East Sussex TN34 1JZ
Description:
Circular pillar on square plinth and three stepped base, surmounted by a grenade in gun metal. SA monogram in relief inside wreath abovei inscription Trophy flags in gunmetal on each side representing the Union Flag and the colours of the Royal Sussex Regiment
Campaign:
Boer War
Inscription:
ERECTED BY THE/ INHABITANTS OF THIS BOROUGH/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ THEIR BRAVE FELLOW TOWNSMEN/ WHO FELL IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR/ 1899 TO 1902/ (Names)
| Surname | First Name | Date of Death | Name of Memorial(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | John | --1902 | Hastings Boer War Memorial | View |
Further information:
Find more information about a specific soldier visit findmypast. The Scots Guards are delighted that their Enlistment Books from 1840 to 1938 are now available at:
If you have information on a specific memorial please send it on to the Historical Committee. The Memorial information required is:
- Who or what formation of the Regiment is named on the memorial. What event, dates or other inscriptions on the memorial.
- The country, nearest town/city or other details of location.
- A description of the memorial with a photograph if possible.
- For bigger sites a copy of any advertising information or leaflets would be useful.
Please sent any information that you find to: Michael Campbell-Lamerton
As the information on the database builds up Michael Campbell-Lamerton will be sending regular updates to Archives at RHQ who remains the point of contact about for inquiries on past members of the Regiment.
