Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Henry Somers
In memory of:
Private John Henry Somers
February 18, 1900
Paardeberg, South Africa
Military Service
7105
21
Army
The Royal Canadian Regiment
Additional Information
Son of Isaac Somers, Gordon Head. Formerly served with the 5th Regiment, Canadian Artillery.
Commemorated on Page 39 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
VENDUSIEDRIFT GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE (PAARDEBERG)
South Africa
N/A
Located 9.1 km from the Paardeberg Museum. Follow the dirt road and turn right at the Cannon sign, travel 600 m then turn right and travel a further 200 m.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Memorial -
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Letter April 9 -
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Letter April 22 -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Perth Courier for 20 April 1900, page 7, describing the burial of those who died on 18 February at Paardeberg.
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