Memorials, honours and medals of the South African War
Services and information
King’s South Africa Medal
History, description and image of the King’s South Africa Medal.
The Queen’s Scarf of Honour
History of the scarves Queen Victoria knitted for privates, and the only Canadian soldier to receive it.
Queen’s South Africa Medal
History, description and image of the Queen’s South Africa Medal.
South African war memorials
Directions to the 11 Canadian war memorials in South Africa and details on the veterans buried in each.
The Victoria Cross
List of Canadians who received the Victoria Cross after serving in the South African War.
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Features
Maps of South Africa
Browse a catalogue of maps which outline the movements and positions of Canadian units during the conflict.
President Brand Cemetery
Find the names of the soldiers listed on the President Brand Cemetery memorial grounds.