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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

John Herbert Cecil Ogilvy

In memory of:

Major John Herbert Cecil Ogilvy

December 19, 1901
Klipgat, South Africa

Military Service


Force:

Army

Unit:

South African Constabulary

Division:

2nd (Special Service) Battalion

Citation(s):

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


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.

Digital Collection

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  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Newspaper clipping– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– Photo taken by Mike Hardisty, South Africa and donated by TJ Popp, Canada.

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