This plaque was erected by officers in memory of the Royal Canadian Dragoons who lost their lives during the South African War.
Royal Canadian Dragoons South African War Plaque
Petawawa, Ontario
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Inscription
ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS
SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF
THE OFFICERS OF
THE ROYAL CANADIAN DRAGOONS
WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING
THE SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN
OF 1899, 1900, 1901.
KILLED IN ACTION
Lieut. Harold L. Borden,
Lieut. John E. Burrh,
AT WITPPORT 16TH JULY 1900.
DIED FROM DISEASE
Captain Charles F Harrison,
AT WYNBERG 10TH JUNE 1900.
Captain Charles St Aubin Prarse,
AT PRETPROA 17TH Oct. 1900.
Lieut. F.H. Clifford Suttoh,
ON BAORD ROSLIN CASTLE 6TH JAN. 1901.
THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS
OF THE REGIMENT.
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Location
Royal Canadian Dragoons South African War Plaque
Menin Road
Petawawa
Ontario
Royal Canadian Dragoons South African War Plaque
Menin Road
Petawawa
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.9076206
Long. -77.2879133
Lat. 45.9076206
Long. -77.2879133