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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