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Son of Mr. Took of St. Helen's, Ontario.
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THABA'NCHU South Africa
Take N8 from Bloemfontein, left through Thaba'nchu on Van Riebeeck Street, on left are municipal buildings, turn right on Klerkhof Street and follow the dirt road for 200 m. The Canadian site is on the south side.
Caution: The cemetery has not been maintained for many years, grass is very tall, watchout for dangerous snakes i.e. mambas and cobras. Squatter camp nearby, caution with valuables and car.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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