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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Alexander James Boyd

In memory of:

Captain Alexander James Boyd

April 20, 1902
Pretoria, South Africa

Military Service

Age:

37

Force:

Army

Unit:

South African Constabulary

Additional Information

Born:

June 16, 1864
Toronto, Ontario

Son of Sir John Boyd, of Toronto.

Commemorated on Page 5 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CHURCH STREET CEMETERY (PRETORIA)
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

The cemetery is located in Pretoria West, on Church Street, enter off Df Malan Street at the first gate. The Garden of Remembrance is located in the northwest corner.

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  • Newspaper clipping– From the Globe (Toronto newspaper). Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – From the Globe (Toronto newspaper). Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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    Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Gravemarker

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  • Commentrative plaque– This Memorial Plaque for Alexander James Boyd is located in historic St. James Cathedral, King Street, Toronto. The plaque affixed along the west wall of the interior of the Cathedral. There is also a stained glass window dedicated to the Royal Grenadiers along the same wall. The Cathedral is open daily.

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    Commentrative plaque
    Commentrative plaque – This Memorial Plaque for Alexander James Boyd is located in historic St. James Cathedral, King Street, Toronto. The plaque affixed along the west wall of the interior of the Cathedral. There is also a stained glass window dedicated to the Royal Grenadiers along the same wall. The Cathedral is open daily.

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