Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Richard W Took
In memory of:
Trooper Richard W Took
December 10, 1901
Thaba Nchu, South Africa
Military Service
2110
35
Army
South African Constabulary
Additional Information
Son of Mr. Took of St. Helen's, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 42 of the South African War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
THABA'NCHU
South Africa
N/A
Take N8 from Bloemfontein, left through Thaba'nchu on Van Riebeeck Street, on left are municipal buildings, turn right on Klerkhof Street and follow the dirt road for 200 m. The Canadian site is on the south side. Caution: The cemetery has not been maintained for many years, grass is very tall, watchout for dangerous snakes i.e. mambas and cobras. Squatter camp nearby, caution with valuables and car.
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Memorial at Bloemfontein Zoo – The entrance to the Bloemfontein Zoo is free if you explain that you are going to visit the monument and return within one hour. The Zoo is located near the waterfront tourist complex and stadium. The memorial is located in the Zoo between the "big cats" and the camel pens. -
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