This memorial plaque was erected by comrades of No. 5 Company, the Governor General's Foot Guards and dedicated to the memory of Corporal Cuthbert T. Thomas who was killed in action at Paardeberg, South Africa, on 27 February 1900. During the South African War the Governor General's Foot Guards contributed volunteers for the various Canadian contingents, mainly the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry.
Corporal Cuthbert T. Thomas Plaque
Ottawa, Ontario
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Inscription
IN MEMORY OF
SERGT. CUTHBERT T. THOMAS, No.5 Coy the G.G.F.G.
(CORPL. "D". COY 2nd BATTN. (S.S.) R.C.R.I.)
KILLED IN ACTION PAARDEBERG, S.A. 27th FEB. 1900.
(FOR QUEEN AND EMPIRE)
ERECTED BY COMRADES OF No.5 Coy THE G.G.F.G.
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Location
Corporal Cuthbert T. Thomas Plaque
2 Queen Elizabeth Drive
Ottawa
Ontario
Corporal Cuthbert T. Thomas Plaque
2 Queen Elizabeth Drive
Ottawa
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.4219381
Long. 75.6886011
Lat. 45.4219381
Long. 75.6886011