2010 Paulatim Magazine - RAAMC Association
2010 Paulatim Magazine - RAAMC Association
2010 Paulatim Magazine - RAAMC Association
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"National Boer War Memorial"<br />
Australian and New Zealand contingent troops played a prominent part<br />
in most of the major actions of the Boer War, while others serving with<br />
local or Imperial units represented our two countries in every action<br />
that was fought.<br />
The ANZACs quickly established an enviable reputation as superb<br />
fighters using their bushcraft, riding and shooting skills to produce<br />
formidable fighting units and future commanders.<br />
Six Victoria Crosses Awarded<br />
YOU ARE INVITED TO HELP COMMEMORATE THE VETERANS<br />
OF THE BOER WAR<br />
The Prime Minister, as Chairman of the National Capital Memorials<br />
Committee, has allocated a site in ANZAC Parade, Canberra for the<br />
funding, design and construction of a National Boer War Memorial<br />
(NBWM) to commemorate the soldiers and nurses who served in South<br />
Africa between 1899 and 1902.<br />
The Government has stated that Australia-wide community support<br />
must be demonstrated before it will give any financial assistance. It is<br />
estimated that about $3 million will be needed to complete the<br />
memorial by the designated deadline.<br />
They were the first ANZACs<br />
During the Boer War, six Australians and one<br />
New Zealander were awarded the Victoria<br />
Cross, the highest award for exceptional<br />
valour.<br />
RECOGNISING THE HEROIC DEEDS OF BOER WAR VC WINNERS<br />
Recognising the major aspects of the Campaign will be a requirement<br />
for the design of the National Boer War Memorial in Canberra. The<br />
courageous deeds of these Australian VC winners will also be a feature:<br />
• CAPT Neville Howse, NSW Army Medical Corps.<br />
Vredefort, Orange Free State, 24/7/1900.<br />
• LT Guy Wylly, 1st Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen.<br />
Warm Bad, Transvall, 1/9/1900.<br />
• TPR John Bisdee,1st Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen.<br />
Warm Bad, Transvall, 1/9/1900.<br />
• LT Frederick Bell, 6th West Australian Mtd Infantry.<br />
Brakpan, Transvaal, 16/5/1901.<br />
• SGT James Rogers, South African Constabulary.<br />
Thaba ‘Nchu, Orange Free State, 15/6/1901.<br />
• LT Leslie Maygar, 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles.<br />
Geelhoutboom, Natal, 23/11/1901<br />
AUSTRALIANS & NEW ZEALANDERS FOUGHT TOGETHER<br />
DURING THE BOER WAR<br />
It’s estimated that some 23,000 Australians & 6,057 New Zealanders<br />
served in the Boer War with nearly 1,000 & 232 respectively dying in<br />
South Africa.<br />
Adelaide’s<br />
Boer War<br />
Memorial.<br />
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