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Hi all

I am not sure if this has been discussed before, but does anyone know who was the last surviving Boer Soldier from the Anglo Boer War?

I tried Googling but only came up with British troops.

Regards
Brian

Brian,

I don't think we have had the question before. I have no idea of the answer though

Kind regards
David

David

I remember seeing a picture of an old boer receiving an ABO in the 1980's from a SADF general, just wish I could remember where it was or what his name was!

I hope Henk will be able to assist, I am hoping he has some records? Some of the Boers were very young, so quite possibly they might have been the last Anglo Boer War veterans?

I was looking at a post in the BMF regards British "last battle veterans" which prompted me to wonder about the Boers.

Brian

Gentlemen.....

I remember talking to a Boer War Veteran in a local hospital in the late 70's / early 80's but all I think I can remember is his name......

Horace Cramp......

Mike

If memory serves me correct the photo you are referring to is in an MMSSA Journal and accompanies an article by Henk Loots on the DTD/ABO/LVW.

Justin

Evening Justin

The article, by Henk Loots, with pictures is also in OMRS Miscellany of Honours 1992 No. 9
The last issue of ABO Medaljes was made in 1982 where 12 medals were issued and in January 1983 a medal was presented to Burger Herman Carel Lubbe, then aged 94.

Hope this helps

Jon Tombs