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Title: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Thursday 21 January 16 19:54 GMT (UK)
I was lucky enough to holiday in South Africa recently and had the opportunity to visit Spion Kop.  I took a number of photos and will post them gradually on this thread.

If you see anything of interest PM me and I can send a high resolution copy of the photograph.

Thanks,

Jean
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: barryd on Thursday 21 January 16 19:58 GMT (UK)
I was there too some years ago. I believe that one Boer was skilled in the battle and is buried there also.
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Thursday 21 January 16 20:08 GMT (UK)
Hi Barry,

More than 1 I think, I should have photographs of the Boer memorials as well as the British ones.  Here are a few more.

Jean
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Thursday 21 January 16 20:09 GMT (UK)
Next batch...
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Thursday 21 January 16 20:10 GMT (UK)
And more...
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Thursday 21 January 16 20:12 GMT (UK)
Last for tonight...
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: Regorian on Thursday 21 January 16 20:26 GMT (UK)
I had a friend whose grandfather was at Spion Kop. He was wounded but survived. I saw his personnel record but can't remember any details. With a name like Smith, not much help.
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Friday 22 January 16 18:22 GMT (UK)
OK, a few more....
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Friday 22 January 16 18:23 GMT (UK)
And...
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Friday 22 January 16 18:24 GMT (UK)
Again...
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Friday 22 January 16 18:25 GMT (UK)
And again....
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Friday 22 January 16 18:26 GMT (UK)
And some more...
Title: Re: Boer War - Spion Kop Photographs
Post by: JDGen on Friday 22 January 16 18:26 GMT (UK)
And the last batch...