Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Herbert Cecil Ogilvy
In memory of:
Major John Herbert Cecil Ogilvy
December 19, 1901
Klipgat, South Africa
Military Service
Army
South African Constabulary
2nd (Special Service) Battalion
Major Ogilvy was awarded his Distinguished Service Order for service in the 2RCR. He is mentioned in the correspondence of Lord Minto having received his medal by the King while in London, England on his way back to South Africa.
Additional Information
Commemorated on Page 30 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CHURCH STREET CEMETERY (PRETORIA)
South Africa
N/A
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.
Digital Collection
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Memorial – Photo taken by Mike Hardisty, South Africa and donated by TJ Popp, Canada.
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