Military service
Burial/memorial information
Son of Major F.O. Burch and brother of A.L. Burch, Knox College, Toronto, Ontario. Lieutenant Burch of the 2nd Dragoons, the headquarters of which are at St. Catharine's, Ontario sailed for South Africa on the Milwaukee 21 February 1900 to join Lord Roberts' forces.
Commemorated on the St. Catharines South African War Plaque and the Watson Monument.
Digital gallery of Lieutenant John Edgar Burch
Image gallery
In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 6 of the South African War / Nile Expedition Book of Remembrance.
Request this page
Download this page
BRAAMFONTEIN GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE (JOHANNESBURG) South Africa
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
The Poppy Design is a trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and is used with permission. Click here to learn more about the poppy.
Did we miss something?
Contribute information to this commemorative page
Do you have photographs, information or a correction relating to this individual’s virtual memorial? Learn more about the CVWM and the information we collect.