South Africa War Graves Project

***NOTE - Due to the violence and mayhem in Gaza, the Project Director does not feel that going to the Gaza War Cemetery and Deir El Balah War Cemetery is a good idea at the moment. Please check with local security forces and/or British embassy if planning to go to enquire the latest information to judge personal safety.

Cemetery	SA War Dead #	SA serving in Non-SA units War Dead #	Rhodesia War Dead (includes Non-Rhodesia Units) #	Total	Status - Complete, Underway, Part Done	Volunteer
Beersheba (Old) Cemetery - IDF grave	.	1	.	1	.	.
Beersheba War Cemetery	.	3	.	3	Complete	Ralph McLean
Deir El Balah War Cemetery	8	2	.	10	.	.
Gaza War Cemetery	6	2	2	10	Part Done (5 of 10)	Unknown volunteer
Haifa (Military) Cemetery - IDF grave	.	1	.	1	.	.
Haifa (Sharon) British Civil Cemetery	.	.	1	1	Complete	Oren J. (of Canada)
Jerusalem Memorial	3	4	.	7	Complete	Oren J. (of Canada) & Kate Willner
Jerusalem War Cemetery	51	7	.	58	Complete	Oren J. (of Canada) & Kate Willner / Ralph McLean / Asher Thompson / Fred Strauss
Khayat Beach War Cemetery	14	2	.	16	Complete	Oren J. (of Canada)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery - IDF graves	.	2	.	2	.	.
Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery - IDF graves	.	6	.	6	.	.
Nahariya Cemetery - IDF grave	.	1	.	1	.	.
Nahlat Itzhak Cemetery - IDF Grave	.	1	.	1	.	.
Ramat Zvi Cemetery - IDF grave	.	1	.	1	.	.
Ramleh 1939-45 Memorial	4	.	.	4	Complete	Asher Thompson
Ramleh War Cemetery	35	5	4	44	Complete	Asher Thompson
Savion (Military) Cemetery - IDF graves	.	3	.	3	Complete	Asher Thompson
Yizrael Cemetery - IDF graves	.	3	.	3	.	.

Deir El Belah is in Palestine about 16 kilometres east of the Egyptian border, and 20 kilometres south-west of Gaza. To reach the cemetery, travel along main road number 4 and the entrance is to be found down a sand track just before a junction. Look out for a sign over the road on the right of the junction. Casual visits to the Cemetery are possible but can be difficult. If using vehicles, ie Israeli standard number plates, the vehicle MUST be parked at the crossing point outside of the barriers. For further information and guidance, visitors should contact the Local Supervisor in Israel; Tel: 008 9221220 / Fax: 008 9241493 Wheelchair access to cemetery possible via main entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200.

COLLIER, Gunner, FRANCIS WILLIAM, 1569. South African Field Artillery. 26th December 1918. Age 23. Native of Cloughton, Scarborough. Son of Ann Elizabeth and the late Pearson Collier, of 30, Durham St., Scarborough. (Served as STEVENSON.) C. 36

ISAACS, Private, J, 1920. 1st. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 23rd August 1918. B. 168

JOLLIFFE, Sergeant, ARTHUR HENRY THOMAS WATT, 2024. South African Field Artillery. 17th November 1918. Age 40. Son of Henry and Mary Jolliffe, of 45, Longmarket St., Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa. Serjt. (Pensioner), after 21 years service in the Royal Field Artillery. Native of Dagshai, India B. 222

NICHOLLS, Gunner, J A, 1892. South African Field Artillery. 12th December 1918. C. 16

OLDFIELD, Gunner, A J, 2033. South African Field Artillery. 17th December 1918. C. 22

WILLIAMS, Private, JOHN HENRY, 2416. 1st. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 3rd October 1918. Age 27. Son of Catherine Africa (formerly Williams), and John Africa (stepfather), of West London, Cape Flats, Cape Town B. 173

WILSON, Gunner, DOUGLAS RAYWOOD, 2348. South African Field Artillery. 31st October 1918. Age 37. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Raywood Wilson, of London, England; husband of A. M. Wilson, of "Exonia," Muizenberg, Cape Province B. 217

WILSON, Gunner, W, 2087. South African Field Artillery. 19th December 1918. C. 26

WILLIAMS, Private, VIVIAN ERNEST BRAMWELL, 203230. 2nd/4th Bn. Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment). Died, of wounds received at the Battle of Gaza the previous day. 20th April 1917. Age 20. Son of H. Llewellyn and Julia M. Williams, of Johannesburg, South Africa. Native of London, England. A. 139

Name: THOMAS, OWEN RICHARD
Initials: O R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Captain
Regiment: Welsh Horse Yeomanry
Secondary Unit Text: Assistant Provost-Marshal 54th Div.
Age: 37
Date of Death: 21/08/1917
Additional information: Son of Dr. John Lewis Thomas and Clara Thomas, of Southampton.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 234.

Gaza is 3 kilometres inland from the Mediterranean coast, 65 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv. From Israel stop at the Erez Crossing point and enter the VIP cabin for a pass to enter Gaza. Walk through "no man's land" to the taxis on the other side. Gaza War Cemetery is 1.5 kilometres north-east of the city near the Bureir Road and 370 metres from the railway station. The Cemetery is approximately 8 kilometres to the left of the main dual carriageway, Highway 250 through Gaza, and is about 200 metres back from the road through an avenue of trees. Alternatively, turn left off the highway after 4 kilometres, continuing with Highway 4 until Sha'arei Aza junction and turn right, then turn right into Gaza proper, heading back towards the border. In this direction the cemetery will be found on the right hand side after approximately 3 kilometres. If using a vehicle with standard Israeli plates (other than one with CD plates) this MUST be parked at the crossing point outside of the barriers. Telephone No. CWGC Ramleh office is: 00 972 89221220 Wheelchair access possible via main entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200.

ERASMUS, Private, A P, C/274791V. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 4th November 1943. C. D. 1

HAYES, Private, R, 3997. 1st. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 28th August 1918. Age 17. Son of James and Elizabeth Hayes, of Pella, Namaqualand, Cape Province XXXII. C. 4

RUNDLE, Driver, RALPH LESLIE, 1614. South African Field Artillery. Killed in action 10th November 1917. Age 26. Son of J. B. and Alice Rundle, of 14, Collington St., Port Elizabeth, South Africa IX. A. 3

SPOGTER, Private, J, C/22927V. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 15th November 1943. C. D. 8

VAN ROOYEN, Gunner, J N, 2232. 1st. South African Field Artillery. 16th June 1918. Age 26. Son of Nicholas Jacobus Van Rooyen and Judith Van Rooyen; husband of M. S. E. Van Rooyen, of 65, Church St., Worcester, Cape Province XXXII. D. 8

WHITE, Lieutenant, G C, 1st. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 17th October 1918. XXVII. D. I

CLARKE, Lieutenant, JOHN SEYMOUR DENISON, 13th Bn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 10th November 1917. Age 22. Son of Denison and Hester Clarke, of West Hill, Grahamstown, South Africa. II. A. 14

GOULDIE, Lance Corporal, JOSEPH, 240536. 1st/5th Bn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. 19th April 1917. Age 36. Son of James and Eliza Gouldie; husband of Margaret Veary (formerly Gouldie), of Malmesbury, Cape Province, South Africa. VII. C. 8

FRANKAU, Lieutenant, PAUL EWART, 20th Bn. Rifle Brigade. Killed in action 2nd November 1917. Age 30. Son of the late Arthur and Julia Frankau; husband of Frances Alica de Burgh Frankau, of Wilton, Macheke, Southern Rhodesia. XIV. A. 1.

TALENT, Pilot Officer, GEORGE FRANK, 80071. 208 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 17th July 1941. Age 27. Son of Frank and Ebie Blossom Talent, of Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. A. D. 13.