| Accession Number | P02307.010 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
South Africa, c. 1901. Middelburg cemetery during the South African (Boer) War. The white wooden ...
Description
South Africa, c. 1901. Middelburg cemetery during the South African (Boer) War. The white wooden cross marks the grave of 653 Sidney Aherns (possibly Sydney Ahrens) who died, age 22, on 19 November 1901 of enteric fever while serving with 2nd NSW Mounted Rifles. Note the map of Australia outlined in white pebbles on the grave.