Memorials, honours and medals of the South African War

Memorials, medals and remembrance honouring fallen Canadian soldiers who served in the South African War.

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History, description and image of the King’s South Africa Medal.

History of the scarves Queen Victoria knitted for privates, and the only Canadian soldier to receive it.

History, description and image of the Queen’s South Africa Medal.

Directions to the 11 Canadian war memorials in South Africa and details on the veterans buried in each.

List of Canadians who received the Victoria Cross after serving in the South African War.

Browse a catalogue of maps which outline the movements and positions of Canadian units during the conflict.

Find the names of the soldiers listed on the President Brand Cemetery memorial grounds.