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William Henry Arthur

In memory of:

Trooper William Henry Arthur

January 23, 1902
Syndenham, South Africa

Military Service

Service Number:

1829

Age:

25

Force:

Army

Unit:

South African Constabulary

Additional Information

Born:

February 8, 1876
Oil Springs, Ontario

Enlistment:

April 26, 1901
Letherbridge, Alberta

Son of Mr. Samuel Arthur and Mrs. Samuel Arthur of Oil Springs, Ontario.

Commemorated on Page 2 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

SYDENHAM MILITARY CEMETERY (BLOEMFONTEIN)
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

Last exit on N1 if leaving Bloemfontein or first exit if coming from Colesburg on the N1. You will see a very tall Caltex and a small BP sign, and this is the off ramp for connecting to the N6. Take the right fork in the road (to East London) then take the first dirt road and see old remains of brick buildings. Continue driving in the field (no road) for 500 m until you reach a group of trees in a square. The Sydenham Military Cemetery is located here. Caution: do not leave vehicle by highway - top crime area, if driving in, watch for debris that could hit oil pan.

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    Memorial at Bloemfontein Zoo – The entrance to the Bloemfontein Zoo is free if you explain that you are going to visit the monument and return within one hour. The Zoo is located near the waterfront tourist complex and stadium. The memorial is located in the Zoo between the "big cats" and the camel pens.
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