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Wellington Myrtle Davidson

In memory of:

Trooper Wellington Myrtle Davidson

February 9, 1902
Vet River, South Africa

Military Service


Service Number:

2149

Force:

Army

Unit:

South African Constabulary

Additional Information


Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Davidson of Woodstock, Ontario.

Commemorated on the Leonard and Davidson Memorial.

Commemorated on Page 10 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

VET RIVER SIDING CEMETERY (PRINS WILLIE) DISTRICT THEUNISSEN
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

The cemetery is located approximately 12 km from Theunissen on the R30. About 30km north of Brandfort on the R30, look for a dirt road with a sign for the S477 (across from the 32 km peg). Drive 5km to the railway bridge and the Vet River cemetery is on the right. The entrance is about 400 m on the right, down the first dirt road.

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