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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

John Alexander Paterson

In memory of:

Sergeant Major John Alexander Paterson

February 4, 1901
Schurwekop, South Africa

Military Service


Service Number:

252

Age:

35

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Scouts

Additional Information


Commemorated on Page 31 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

WAKKERSTROOM GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

The closest city is Volkrust. Arrive at Wakkerstroom on the R543, turn north onto Sheiding Street and go to the end (pub on corner). The cemetery is on the left. The Canadian graves are located in centre rear.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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