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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

John Nield

In memory of:

Gunner John Nield

September 22, 1900
Fabers Put, South Africa

Military Service

Service Number:

528

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Canadian Field Artillery

Additional Information

Originally from Carberry, Manitoba.

Commemorated on Page 29 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

WEST END CEMETERY (KIMBERLEY)
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

Enter Kimberly, past the "Big Hole" and follow the Anglo Boer War tourist signs (with crosses marked on them). These brown signs will show the route to the West End Cemetery. The Garden of Remembrance is at the far end and other Canadian graves are in the centre.

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  • Newspaper Clipping– News article from The Globe, Toronto, 26 September 1900 advising of the death of Pte John Nield.

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    Newspaper Clipping – News article from The Globe, Toronto, 26 September 1900 advising of the death of Pte John Nield.

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