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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Arthur Lochead Howard

In memory of:

Major Arthur Lochead Howard

February 17, 1901
Rustplaats, South Africa

Military Service

Age:

55

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Scouts

Citation(s):

Distinguished Service Order

Additional Information

Born:

February 16, 1846

Excerpt from the book 'Le Livre D'or (The Golden Book) of the Canadian Contingent in South Africa by Gaston P. Labat.

'GAT' HOWARD IS KILLED, London, February 24th.
'The War Office has received the following despatch from Lord Kitchener: - 'I regret to say that Major Howard, a very gallant officer of the Canadian Scouts, was killed February 17th'.

Arthur 'Gat' Howard received his nickname due to his association with the Gatling Gun.

Commemorated on Page 17 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

WAKKERSTROOM GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
South Africa

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

The closest city is Volkrust. Arrive at Wakkerstroom on the R543, turn north onto Sheiding Street and go to the end (pub on corner). The cemetery is on the left. The Canadian graves are located in centre rear.

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