South Africa - Western Cape CemeteriesList updated September 1, 2017 Province Total = 2397 17 names on 1 memorial, 2167 graves in 133 cemeteries Completed = 1900+ (or approx. 90.00%) --------------- Known Burial Locations of Border War / Non World War / Police graves = 439 For Border War lists see our database listed on home page, however known numbers included in listing below. Keep an eye out for any extra Boer War, Border War, Rand Revolt, Police graves or any other interesting military or police graves. When in doubt take a pic and we'll sort it out on the back end.
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Cemeteries not completed, see Border War listing for non world war graves AMALIENSTEIN (EVANGELICAL LUTHERIAN) CEMETERY Location notes: The cemetery is situated in the mission village of Amalienstein, which
is 21 kilometres from Ladismith and 26 kilometres from Calitzdorp. The
Cemetery is 0.6 kilometres from the main road.
Location notes: Beaufort West is about 550 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. The entrance
gate to this cemetery is in Blyth Street next to the intersection with
van Wyk Street, and the grave (Private Memorial) is next to the path 50
paces from the gate.
Location notes: Beaufort West is about 550 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. The entrance
gates to the cemetery are in Blyth Street next to the interesection with
Danie Theron Street. The graves are situated between the main paths with
the Commission Headstone of Private J H Drury 10 rows from the far fence
and the Private Memorial of Private J W Johnson 9 rows from Drury towards
the gates. JOHNSON, Private, JAMES W., 141469V, Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 26 July 1943. Husband of E Johnson, of Beaufort West, Cape Province. BEAUFORT WEST DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH CEMETERY Location notes: Beaufort West is about 550 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. The cemetery
is adjacent to Beaufort West (Christ Church) New Cemetery, and stretches
from Blyth Street to Herman Street. The entrance gates are in Blyth Street
and the Commonwealth war graves are close together in the seventh row
from Herman Street.
Location notes: Follow All Saints Street in the direction of Swellendam. Turn left at the silos in the direction of Nooitgedacht and the cemetery is directly ahead. The 1939-1945 Commonwealth war graves are scattered in the old section, while the 1914-1918 Commonwealth war grave (exhumed from Fletcher Street Cemetery) is next to the new section. Historical notes: Bredasdorp New Cemetery contains one Commonwealth burial of the First
World War and 22 from the Second World War, 17 of which are unidentified. PLAATJES, Private, A, 6536, 2nd, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. Died of influenza 1 November 1918. Age 23. Son of Andries Jacobus Plaatjes and Francina Johanna Plaatjes, of Park St., Bredasdorp, Cape Province. Grave Ref. English Church (Non-European Sec.). 11.H.
Visiting information: Consult the Secretary, South African Agency, about the position of the Commonwealth war graves. Tel: 0027 12 663 7258 Location notes: Caledon is about 140 kilometres south-east of Cape Town. Both turn-offs from the N2 lead to the main street - Hope Street - which becomes Plein Street. Follow this street up to Cemetery Road (adjacent to the silos). Turn right and follow the road past the fuel depot and the cemetery is on the left.
Visiting information: Consult the cemetery office or the Secretary CWGC South African Agency (Tel. 0027 12 663 7258) regarding the position of the scattered graves. Location notes: From the M5 (Prince George Avenue) turn into Grassy Park in Victoria Road, and then left into Klip Road, and the cemetery entrance is on the left. Continue straight on from the cemetery entrance for the military plot. Historical notes: Cape Town and the nearby Simon's Town were the scene of massive shipping
movements (including hospital ships) during both World Wars, and there
were military hospitals at Maitland and Wynberg. During the Second World
War, naval and maritime air operations were conducted from the area. Instruction
under the Empire Air Training scheme was conducted at 65 and 66 Air School
at Youngsfield Aerodrome in the Wynberg area, and the Fleet Air Arm was
established at the Wingfield Aerodrome. Cape Town (Klip, Grassy Park)
Cemetery contains 2 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and 185
from the Second World War. PETERSEN, Lance Corporal, D, C/285557, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 2 August 1943. Age 26. Son of Samuel and Maggie Petersen, of Cape Town. Grave Ref. C. of E. Plot. Grave 19016.
Visiting information: The cemetery consists of four sections. The 1914-1918 Commonwealth war graves are mainly in Section 4 and the 1939-1945 Commonwealth war graves are mainly in the Military Plot at the rear of Section 4, which has a large raised platform and a Cross of Sacrifice feature. Around 200 other Commonwealth war graves are scattered throughout the Sections. It may be necessary to consult the Secretary, C.W.G.C. South African Agency, or the Cemetery Authorities about the position of the graves. Location notes: Cape Town (Maitland) Cemetery is situated 11 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town beyond Maitland. Take the N1 in the direction of Paarl, then the N7 off-ramp in the direction of Goodwood up to the intersection with Voortrekker Road. Turn right and the cemetery, which is 3.5 kilometres long, is on the left. To get to the cemetery follow the N1 national road to the N7 Malmesbury/Goodwood West off ramp, then take the Goodwood West road (Vanguard Road) and turn right at the intersection with Voortrekker Road (the first major intersection) and immediately left into gate No. 10. Historical notes: Cape Town and the nearby Simon's Town were the scene of massive shipping
movements (including hospital ships) during both World Wars. Many of the
Commonwealth war graves of the First World War are associated with No
2 South African General Hospital at Maitland. During the Second World
War naval and maritime air operations were conducted from the area. Instruction
under the Empire Air Training scheme was conducted at 65 and 66 Air School
at Youngsfield Aerodrome in the Wynberg area, and the Fleet Air Arm was
established across the road from the cemetery at the Wingfield Aerodrome.
Cape Town (Maitland) Cemetery contains 436 Commonwealth burials of the
First World War and 528 from the Second World War. There are also nine
war graves of other nationalities within the cemetery and one non-war
burial in the Commission's care. Within the cemetery stands the Cape Town
(Maitland) Cremation Memorial which commemorates by name 17 casualties
of the Second World War. Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 BARNES, Private, J W, 1154. South African Medical Corps. 15th June 1917. Sec. 4. 103640B BENDSEN, Gunner, M N B, 7. South African Heavy Artillery. 6th June 1915. Sec. 1. 15342B HALLORAN, Sergeant, AUGUSTINE, 37. 1st. South African Mounted Rifles. 2nd November 1914. Sec. 1. 8317C LAWLER, Private, J A, 593. Natal Light Horse. 5th May 1915. Sec. 4. 97063B MARAIS, Conductor, P, 3035. (T. and R.). South African Service Corps. 12th December 1920. Sec. 1. 11121A MEADING, Mechanician, J J, M.T. South African Service Corps. 18th July 1915. Sec. 3. 82763A SWEET, Sapper, R P A, 385. South African Signal Service. 1st May 1917. Sec. 1. 16974B TWEEDIE, Private, E Y, 11904. 6th Regt. South African Infantry. 17th
July 1917. Age 34. Son of James and H. Tweedie, of 29A, Bellevue Estate,
Cape Town Sec. 1. 16755A BATEMAN, Chief Engine Room Artificer, T, 71627. South African Naval Forces. 30th June 1943. Age 55. Son of Thomas and Sarah Bateman; husband of Nellie Bateman Sec. 1. Grave 24455B BELLAMY, Sapper, PAUL NEVILLE, 592965V. 45th Survey Coy. South African Engineer Corps. 2nd October 1944. Age 18. Son of Frederic B and Henrietta L Bellamy, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 20514B BLUMBERG, Sergeant, M, 111229. South African Corps of Signals. 25th August 1942. Age 29. Son of Mr and Mrs H Blumberg, of Cape Town Sec. 3. Grave 73725B COCHIUS, Sapper, H J, 230238. South African Engineer Corps. 10th December 1946. Sec. 1. Grave 23772A DE VOS, Air Mechanic, CECIL DU TOIT, 212121. South African Air Force. 13th February 1944. Son of Nicholas and Dorothy de Vos; husband of M G de Vos, of Cape Town Sec. 3. Grave 77246A DELBRIDGE, Sergeant, JOHN SETON, 152152. South African Coast Defence Corps. 30th May 1943. Age 35. Son of William J and Euphemia G Delbridge; husband of Sheila Delbridge of Cape Town. B.A., B.Comm., C.A. (South Africa) Sec. 1. Grave 25370B ERASMUS, Private, TITUS, CTN/43. Essential Services Protection Corps, S.A. Forces. 5th July 1940. Age 22. Son of Samson and Theresa Erasmus; husband of Beatrice Erasmus, of Cape Town Sec. 3. Grave 73966A FAHRENFORT, Private, L N, 549535V. South African Medical Corps. 11th January 1947. Sec. 1. Grave 23304A GELDENHUYS, Private, P J, 323713. 1st Reserve Brigade, S.A. Forces. 5th June 1945. Sec. 2. Grave 60384B HENDRIKSE, Private, BASIL, 186514. Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 27th February 1943. Sec. 3. Grave 78403B HILL, Private, R, 241676. Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles, S.A. Forces. 1st July 1940. Age 27. Son of W.A. and Annie D Hill, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 21894A HJULMAN, Private, GUSTAV ADOLPH, 14639. Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles, S.A. Forces. 17th September 1944. Age 38. Son of Olaf A Hjulman and Marie Hjulman, of Cape Town Sec. 4. Grave 105014 HOWARD, Sergeant, C J W, 19818. South African Engineer Corps. 24th June 1942. Age 27. Son of Arthur S and Wilhelmina E Howard; husband of L Howard, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 25275B JENKIN, Staff Sergeant, F G, 156046V. South African Artillery. 28th September
1945. Age 62. Son of Martha Jenkin Sec. 3. Grave 74584A KARSTENS, Private, T, M/11601. Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 29th August 1946. Sec. 3. Grave 90656C KELLY, Corporal, PATRICK, C/166832. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 14th November 1943. Son of William and Augusta Kelly, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 18883C LOSPER, Private, J, C/287484. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 27th January 1943. Sec. 4. Grave 100601C – NEEDS to be redone LOUW, Private, SCHALK, 19704. Cape Town Highlanders, S.A. Forces. 21st November 1943. Sec. 1. Grave 25038A MANASEWITZ, Sergeant, M A, 227566V. South African Medical Corps. 3rd August 1945. Sec. 3. Grave 75670C McCALLUM, Sergeant, JAMES, 14277V. General Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 10th August 1943. Sec. 1. Grave 22047B PASCALL, Corporal, NATHAN, 59595. South African Engineer Corps. 3rd September 1940. Age 19. Son of Abraham and Hannah Pascall, of Cape Town Sec. 3. Grave 76595A PFUHL, Sapper, V J H, 19895V. South African Engineer Corps. 21st August 1943. Age 39. Husband of Ruby Pfuhl, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 20750A PHILANDER, Sergeant, G, M/10842V. Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 25th December 1946. Age 49. Son of John and Johanna Philander; husband of Francis Philander, of Cape Town Sec. 3. Grave 94401C POSEL, Lieutenant, ISAAC, 97681. South African Air Force. 5th October 1941. Age 23. Son of Charles and Fanny Posel, of Cape Town. Chartered Accountant Sec. 3. Grave 75958C PRETORIUS, Lance Corporal, H, 19322. Cape Town Highlanders, S.A. Forces. 6th January 1947. Husband of F E Pretorius, of Cape Town Sec. 2. Grave 60988A RETIEF, Air Woman, ANNA, F/265179. Women's Auxiliary Air Force (S.A.A.F.). 4th February 1942. Age 26. Daughter of M Weber, of Cape Town Sec. 2. Grave 59637B RICHARDSON, Air Woman, MERYL, P/267440. Women's Auxiliary Air Force (S.A.A.F.). 28th February 1944. Age 23. Daughter of Walter E and Christina D P Richardson, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 23911B SCOTT, Air Mechanic, W W, 107673. South African Air Force. 8th June 1947. Husband of 1 Scott, of Woodstock, Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 28620B SHEAR, Private, M, 839. Essential Services Protection Corps, S.A. Forces. 17th August 1944. Sec. 3. Grave 76320C SHORT, Corporal, R H, 235955V. Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 17th August 1945. Sec. 1. Grave 23372A SMITH, Private, EDWARD J., 591850V. Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 22nd February 1945. Son of Walter C and Henrietta J Smith, of Cape Town Sec. 4. Grave 103616A STEYN, Second Lieutenant, JAN, 54242SV. South African Air Force. 25th October 1943. Sec. 1. Grave 24940C SWANEPOEL, Cook, S, 71112. South African Naval Forces. 21st July 1946. Age 25. Son of John S. and Aletta Swanepoel, of Cape Town Sec. 2. Grave 60861B SWARTS, Private, JACOBUS, M/15619. Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 22nd May 1942. Sec. 2. Grave 48518B THOMAS, Corporal, T H, W/158978. Women's Auxiliary Army Services, S.A. Forces. 13th August 1945. Sec. 1. Grave 20951C VAN DUIKER, Private, SAMUEL, 75284. Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 2nd August 1946. Age 49. Sec. 2. Grave 60862C VAN NOIE, Able Seaman, NORMAN, CN/72134. South African Naval Forces. 20th September 1941. Age 21. Son of Mr and Mrs E van Noie, of Cape Town Sec. 3. Grave 74742 VAN REENEN, Sapper, M C, 187007. South African Engineer Corps. 27th December 1941. Age 32. Son of Sebastien V and Johanna C van Reenen, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 10960A VAN SCHADE, Second Lieutenant, C E, 206483. South African Air Force.
28th September 1942. Age 31. Husband of Mary M M van Schade, of Cape Town
Sec. 1. Grave 24353B VISAGIE, Private, F C, CT/76. Essential Services Protection Corps, S.A. Forces. 5th March 1940. Age 59. Husband of Elizabeth Maria Visagie, of Devil's Peak Estate, Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 12637B VON MOLTKE, Private, THOMAS, 156419. Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 17th June 1944. Husband of M C von Moltke, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 25145B WATKINS, Lieutenant, FRANK, 206669V. South African Air Force. 12th April 1944. Age 20. Son of James J and Evelyn Watkins, of Retreat, Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 25168C WEISS, Private, ARTHUR, 156426. Technical Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 8th October 1944. Age 63. Son of Charles H M Weiss and Louisa Weiss; husband of Sarah E Weiss, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 19340A WENTZEL, Lance Corporal, H J, 177171. South African Engineer Corps. 31st May 1947. Age 25. Son of Llewellyn D and Sarah I J Wentzel, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 19277A WILLENBERG, Private, M D, C/165699. Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 13th March 1945. Age 40. Son of Martinus and Elizabeth Willenberg; husband of Wilhelmina Willenberg, of Cape Town Sec. 2. Grave 54394B WILSON, Corporal, A T, 19636V. South African Engineer Corps. 11th November 1944. Age 39. Husband of Dora E. Wilson, of Cape Town Sec. 1. Grave 26618B Rhodesia Units TROTT, Private, ARTHUR SHOLTO, M M, 1002. 2nd Bn. Rhodesia Regiment. Died of malaria 19th February 1917. Age 28. Son of William Henry and Emily Trott, of 2, South View, Trulle, Taunton, England. Sec. 1. 14286C. British & Other Units Commonwealth War Dead 1914-1918 AWUDU BEBEGI, Private, 8468. 2nd Regiment. Nigeria Regiment, W.A.F.F.. 11th March 1918. Age 25. Sec. 4. 98475B. FAMBA, Carrier, 3936. Gold Coast Regiment, W.A.F.F.. 15th September 1918. Sec. 4. 98352A. SWARTZ, Private, H J, A/6386. 2nd Infantry (Duke of Edinburgh's Own Rifles). 2nd June 1915. Sec. 4. 98105B. TOM OWENA, Private, 3rd Regiment. Nigeria Regiment, W.A.F.F.. 5th March 1918. Age 25. Sec. 4. 98474A. WRAY, Private, ARTHUR, 2273. 51st Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. Died of sickness 29th August 1916. Sec. 4. 97189B. YAYIYA KARBENA, Private, 8437. 1st Regiment. Nigeria Regiment, W.A.F.F.. 13th March 1918. Age 28. Sec. 4. 98347C. YESUFU GENJIWAH, Private, 581. 3rd Regiment. Nigeria Regiment, W.A.F.F.. 11th March 1918. Age 42. Sec. 4. 98475B. Commonwealth War Dead 1939-1945 LECKY, Master, JAMES, CSS 005950. M.V. "Llangibby Castle". Merchant Navy. 9th July 1941. Age 56. Son of Hugh and Rebecca Lecky; husband of Marjorie Lecky, of Stanmore, London. Awarded annual gold medal, H.M.S. Worcester. Sec. 1. Grave 22250B. Foreign National 1939-1945 REHN, Soldier, E F, 2552. Netherlands Army. 25th May 1942. Sec 1 Grave 25196 B.
Location notes: Muizenburgh is 24 kilometres south of Cape Town. The cemetery is situated on the M5/St George's Road, 2 kilometres from Muizenberg in the direction of central Cape Town. The entrance is opposite the Marina da Gama. The Commonwealth war graves are scattered throughout the cemetery. Historical notes: Cape Town (Muizenburg) Cemetery contains one Commonwealth burial of the
First World War and eight from the Second World War. ROWLAND, Bombardier, G, 109073, South African Artillery. 5 June 1941. Age 33. Son of Edith E Rowland, of Cape Town. Grave Ref. C of E Sec. Grave 5582J.
Visiting information: As it is extremely difficult to find the graves in this cemetery, it is necessary to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency regarding the positions of the graves. Location notes: The cemetery is situated adjacent to the Grootte Schuur hospital in the suburb of Observatory, which is located on the slopes of Table Mountain 5 kilometres south-east of Cape Town. Travel from the city centre in the direction of Wynberg on Main Road (M4), turn right into Browning Road and the entrance to the cemetery is on the left just as the road becomes one-way. Historical notes: Cape Town (Observatory) Muslim Cemetery contains 13 Commonwealth burials
of the Second World War. EDRIES, Private, ISMAIL, M/13563. Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 14th April 1946. Age 27. Husband of Lama Edries, of Cape Town HARRON, Private, GAMAT A., M/13460. Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 5th January 1945. Husband of T Harron, of Cape Town British Units FATEH KHAN, Driver, 175454. 32 Mule Coy. Royal Indian Army Service Corps. 31st July 1943. Age 27. Son of Ahmad Khan and Mehar Dhari; of Danda Shah Bilawal, Attock, Pakistan; husband of Sais Bann, of Danda Shah, Bilawal. YAMBA, Private, M, SLA/80041. Royal West African Frontier Force. 25th July 1943.
Location notes: This cemetery is about 11 kilometres south-west of Cape Town. From the
M2 take the Athlone M16 turn off and travel 1.3 kilometres in Jan Smuts
Road. Turn left into Klipfontein road and travel 1.8 kilometres, where
the cemetery will be located at the intersection with Johnson Road. KHAN, Corporal, E, M/20283, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 9 April 1945. Age 43. 9th April, 1945. Son of Ahmed and Galima Khan, of Cape Town; husband of M. Khan.
Location notes: Travel from the N7 in Augsburg Street for 0.9 kilometres past Main Road
(with the police station), and turn left into the side road where the
cemetery is on the right.
Location notes: Travel from the N7 in Augsburg Street and turn right into Main Street
(at the police station). Travel 2.3 kilometres and the entrance to the
cemetery is on the left.
Location notes: This cemetery is about 4 kilometres from De Rust. which is 37 kilometres
from Oudtshoorn.
Location notes: This cemetery is about 2 kilometres from De Rust, which is 37 kilometres
from Oudtshoorn.
Location notes: The cemetery belongs to the Moravian Mission Church. Travel from Gansbaai past the church and turn right at the Elim Primary School. Travel 0.6 kilometres to the cemetery entrance. Historical notes: Elim Mission Station Cemetery contains two Commonwealth burials of the
First World War. JEFTHA, Private, H, 6657, 2nd, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 17 October 1918. Age 25. Son of Willens and Christina Jeftha; husband of Maria Koert (formerly Jeftha), of Elim, Cape Province.
Location notes: George is about 40 kilometres from Mossel Bay. Follow Courtenay Street out of town in the direction of Knysna. Just beyond the railway line turn right into Mission Road, which becomes Miller Road, and travel 1.3 kilometres and the cemetery is on the right. Historical notes: George (Rosemoor) Cemetery contains one Commonwealth burial of the Second
World War.
Visiting information: The Commonwealth war graves are scattered throughout the cemetery and it is advisable to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency about the positions of the graves. Location notes: George is about 40 kilometres from Mossel Bay. From the N2 travel on York Street (the main street), turn right into Hibernia Street and the cemetery is at the intersection with Memoriam Street, with the entrance in Memoriam Street. Historical notes: During the Second World War, No.61 Air School of the Empire Air Training
Scheme operated from George Aerodrome and a number of deaths resulted
from flying accidents. George Cemetery contains 16 Commonwealth burials
of the Second World War. FOURIE, Corporal, HENDRIK H., 115003V. South African Corps of Military Police. 29th August 1943. Age 45. Husband of A E.J. Fourie, of Port Elizabeth D.R.Church Allotment STEVENS, Captain, I W, 191494. General Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 26th September 1941. Age 24. Son of Sydney J and Gertina C Stevens, of George C of E Allotment British units GRAY, Sergeant, EDWARD PETER, 1171216. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 12th June 1941. Age 19. Son of Dr John Gray and Nora Mildred Gray, of St. Helena. C of E. Allotment. SHORT, Corporal, JOHN LAWRENCE, 546794. Royal Air Force. 13th August 1941. C of E Allotment.
Location notes: The farm is about 16 kilometres from Moravia, which is about 112 kilometres north-north-east of Cape Town. From Piketberg take the Velddrift road for 2.8 kilometres. Turn right at the Goedverwacht sign, travel 9.4 kilometres and turn right again at the Goedverwacht sign and travel 8.3 kilometres up to where the tar ends. The Commonwealth war grave is 360 yards from the road on the right. Historical notes: Goedverwacht Old Burial Ground contains one Commonwealth burial of the
Second World War.
Location notes: The farm is about 10 kilometres from Calitzdorp, a town 88 kilometres
north-west of George.
Location notes: Travel from George. Take the first turn off to the village and travel
3 kilometres. Turn right and the cemetery is just beyond the railway line.
Location notes: The turn off to Plettenberg Bay Airport is 20 kilometres from Knysna
on the N2 national road. Follow this dirt road for 1.3 kilometres and
the Commonwealth war grave is on the left.
Location notes: Follow the main road from the town centre in the direction of Plettenberg
Bay. The cemetery is on the right directly opposite the Knysna Hospital.
Historical notes: Molteno's Farm Burial Ground contains one Commonwealth burial of the
Second World War.
BOWEN, Private, DAVID RICHARDSON, 4387998, 2nd Bn., Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment). 25 October 1941. Age 28. Son of Arthur and Violetta Bowen, of Norton-on-Tees, Co. Durham, England; nephew of Mrs L Boston, of Norton-on-Tees. Grave Ref. Grave 162. LAUBSCHER, Private, CHRISTIAN P., 187154, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 30 June 1942. Grave Ref. Grave 17. MOASE, Aircraftman 2nd Class, WALTER, 635632, Royal Air Force. 22 April 1941. Age 19. Son of Walter Moase, and Rose Ellen Moase, of Braintree, Essex, England. Grave Ref. Grave 152. ONVERWAGT, Private, M, M/21021, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 24 August 1942. Grave Ref. Grave 177. PAULSE, Sergeant, F, M/15583, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 28 August 1942. Age 43. Husband of Maggie Pauls, of Rondebosch, Cape Town. Grave Ref. Grave 178. ROBERTS, Gunner, WALLACE, 902829, 1 Regt., Royal Horse Artillery. 19 April 1942. Age 22. Son of Stanley and Elizabeth E. Roberts, of Chirk, Denbighshire, Wales. Grave Ref. Grave 167. SAYER, Sergeant, A, 118201, 1st Reserve Brigade, S.A. Forces. 12 August 1942. Grave Ref. Grave 175. SYDNEY, Second Lieutenant, PETER ARTHUR BERNARD, EC/15895, 8th Bn., 10th Baluch Regiment. 18 October 1941. Age 22. Son of Ernest and Grace Olive Sydney, of Bowden, Cheshire, England. B.A. Grave Ref. Grave 161.
Visiting information: As the graves are scattered throughout the cemetery sections, it is advisable to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency about the positions. Location notes: Oudtshoorn is about 480 kilometres east of Cape Town. The cemetery is
just outside the town on Voortrekker Road, the main road to Beaufort West. CROUZER, Sergeant, E M J, 296270V, Q Service Corps, S.A. Forces. 7 July 1946. Grave Ref. D.R.C. Allotment. Row G. Grave 32. WAGNER, Private, J W, 296276, South African Corps of Military Police. 28 September 1947. Age 53. Son of Mr and Mrs A.S. Wagner, of Oudtshoorn; husband of P.S.H. Wagner, of Oudtshoorn. Grave Ref. D.R.C. Allotment. Row G. Grave 58.
Visiting information: There is a military plot (Plot 1) in the EC section with twelve Commonwealth war graves, but it is advisable to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency about the position of the scattered graves. Location notes: From Voortrekker Road (the main road from Beaufort West) turn right into Langenhoven Road (the road from George). Travel six blocks, turn right into St Saviours, left into Condor and right into Necropolis and the cemetery is on the left. Historical notes: The Commonwealth war dead are mainly from 45 Air School of the Empire
Air Training Scheme, which operated from the local aerodrome during the
Second World War. ADONIS, Private, A, C/275968, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 17 February 1945. Age 42. Son of Abraham and Annie Adonis; husband of Annie Adonis, of Willowmore. Grave Ref. Independent Church Allotment. COETZEE, Private, CARL, C/287247, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 17 September 1943. Husband of Elizabeth Coetzee, of Oudtshoorn. Grave Ref. D.R. Mission Allotment. LOOCH, Private, C, C/273157, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 24 October 1943. Grave Ref. Independent Church Allotment.
Visiting information: It is advisable to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency or the cemetery office about the position of the graves in the cemetery. Location notes: Follow Main Street from the N1 into town, turn right into Market Street and travel to the second traffic circle, turn right and the entrance to the cemetery is 0.1 kilometres on, on the right. Historical notes: Paarl (Parys) Cemetery contains nine Commonwealth burials of the Second
World War. ADAMS, Private, DAVID, C/285641, Cape Corps, S.A. Forces. 5 August 1945. Age 41. Son of Abram and Lenie Adams; of Paarl. Grave Ref. Undenominational Allotment. Row 3. Grave 16. KOTZE, Private, S P, 2529, Essential Services Protection Corps, S.A. Forces. 19 November 1942. Grave Ref. Pentecostal Protestant Allotment. Row 1. Grave 2. PLUMRIDGE, Air Mechanic, A J, 336326V, South African Air Force. 19 February 1946. Age 30. Son of George W Plumridge and Maria E Plumridge, of Paarl. Grave Ref. Holy Trinity Allotment. Row 5. Grave 15.
Location notes: Travel from Humansdorp, take the first turn off into town (at the filling
station) and travel 2 kilometres into town. Turn left into Church Street
and travel two blocks and the church is on the right.
Location notes: From the main road turn into town, and then left into Voortrekker Street. Travel four blocks, turn right into Krige Street and the entrance to the cemetery is on the left. Historical notes: Redelinghuys Cemetery contains one Commonwealth burial of the Second
World War.
Visiting information: It is advisable to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency about the position of the graves. Location notes: From the main road follow Church Street up to the church. Turn right into Paul Kruger, travel two blocks and then left into White, which leads through the centre of the cemetery. Historical notes: Robertson Cemetery contains two burials of the First World War and seven
from the Second World War. WILSKUT, Private, H, M/17797, Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 12 August 1946. Age 42. Son of Hendrik and Dolfina Wilskut, of Robertson. Grave Ref. E.C. Allotment. N/E.
Visiting information: It is advisable to consult the Secretary, CWGC South African Agency about the position of the graves. Location notes: The cemetery lies in a valley 3 kilometres North of Simon's Town. Follow the main road from Fish Hoek to Simon's Town. The cemetery is on the right, 1.4 kilometres from the turn off to Cape Town via Chapmans Park. Historical notes: Cape Town and nearby Simon's Town were the scene of massive shipping
movements (including hospital ships) during both World Wars. During the
Second World War naval and maritime air operations were conducted from
the area. Instruction under the Empire Air Training Scheme was conducted
at 65 and 66 Air School at nearby Youngsfield Aerodrome. Simon's Town
(Dido Valley) Cemetery contains 77 burials of the First World War and
106 from the Second World War, 1 of which is unidentified. Most of the
burials are of naval personnel. There are also 2 non-war burials in the
Commission's care. BOARD, Leading Seaman, CECIL, 68482. H.M.S. Afrikander. South African Naval Forces. 6th June 1945. Age 39. Son of William T Board and Annie McG Board Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 2 HURST, Leading Seaman, DOUGLAS, 67389. H.M.S. Afrikander. South African Naval Forces. 7th June 1945. Age 27. Son of Frederick H Hurst and Annette A Hurst, of Cape Town Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 4 KLAASEN, Lance Corporal, J J, M/20056. Indian and Malay Corps, S.A. Forces. 31st May 1945. Age 25. Son of Jan J Klaasen and Eva M Klaasen, of Fraserburg, Cape Province; husband of Lily Klaasen D.R.Church Allotment. Grave 2926 LAUBSCHER, Private, A J, 3193. 9th Infantry (Prince of Wales' Own Regiment of Cape Peninsula Rifles). 25th October 1914. D.R. 182 RENNICK, Sapper, J G, A/9043. Cape Fortress Engineers. South African Engineers. 18th October 1918. Age 30. Son of William Thomas and Jane Ann Rennick, of Mount Pleasant, Simonstown, Cape Province D.R.. Sec. 678 SEALE, Officer's Steward, HENRY, 75. H.M.S. "Birmingham.". Royal Navy. 6th February 1921. Age 24. Son of Lily Pake, of 124, Buitengracht St., Cape Town, South Africa. Born at St. Helena. Naval Sec. B. 45 WAKE, Leading Seaman, VIVIAN BEAUMONT, 67544. South African Naval Forces. 10th October 1942. Age 49. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 8 British & Other Units WW1 ABDULLA, Seedie, SHERIF BIN, H.M.S. "Talbot.". Royal Navy. 8th October 1917. Muh. Sec. 488. AMY, Warrant Wardmaster, J H, H.M.S. "Hyacinth.". Royal Navy. 3rd July 1917. Naval Sec. A. 22. ANDERSON, Krooman, TOBY, H.M.S. "Afrikander.". Royal Navy. 13th August 1921. Naval Sec. B. 49. BOWLE-EVANS, Commander, STEPHEN, H.M.S. "Hyacinth.". Royal Navy. 16th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 2. BROWNE, Petty Officer, FRANCIS HAMPSON, 131350. H.M.S. "Hyacinth.". Royal Navy. 29th November 1916. Naval Sec. A. 8. BYIE, Seedie, JADI BIN, H.M.S. "Talbot.". Royal Navy. 9th October 1918. Muh. Sec. 496. CALCUTT, Leading Stoker, F J, 170792. H.M.S. "Kent.". Royal Navy. 16th November 1916. Naval Sec. A. 6. DOLLAR, Krooman, T, H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 8th October 1918. Naval Sec. A. 42. FENN, Lieutenant, C H, H.M.S. "Thistle.". Royal Naval Reserve. 9th April 1919. Naval Sec. B. 29. FIELDING, Commander, A, H.M.S. "Orama.". Royal Naval Reserve. 11th July 1917. Naval Sec. A. 24. FORASI, Seedie, KAMESE BIN, H.M.S. "Talbot.". Royal Navy. 14th October 1918. Muh. Sec. 546. GEAREY, Chief Petty Officer, W G, 200304. H.M.S. "Birmingham.". Royal Navy. 13th February 1920. Naval Sec. B. 39. GOMES, Chief Stoker, ALFRED WILLIAM, 151719. H.M.S. "Kent.". Royal Navy. 19th August 1916. Age 48. Husband of Amelia Gomes, of 39, South St., Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Naval Sec. A. 2. GRANT, Stoker, P, 1811T. H.M.S. "Hyaeinth.". Royal Navy. 2nd May 1917. Naval Sec. A. 14. GRIFFITHS, Seaman, J, 1643C. H.M.S. "Princess.". Royal Naval Reserve. Died of pneumonia 31st May 1917. Age 46. Son of Moses and Mary Griffiths, of Dolbadau, Kilgerran, Pembrokeshire. Naval Sec. A. 16. HODGKINSON, Private, FREDERICK DOUGLAS, 73832. Hosp. Ship "Ebani.". Royal Army Medical Corps. 11th February 1917. C.E. 340. HOLMES, Lieutenant, EDMOND, H.M.S. Astraea. Royal Navy. 11th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 1. HOSSEN, Officer's Cook 1st Class, SAICK MAHOMET, H.M.S. "Afrikander.". Royal Navy. 5th July 1920. Muh. Sec. 736. JARRETT, Petty Officer Stoker, C E W, K/12008. H.M.S. "Talbot.". Royal Navy. 11th October 1918. Age 26. Son of Oliver and Ellen Jarrett, of 21, Pennsylvania Rd., Ellacombe, Torquay. Born at Nailsea, Bristol. Naval Sec. B. 3. JOHNSON, Gunner, O, RMA/14213. H.M.S. "Hyacinth.". Royal Marine Artillery. 17th November 1914. Naval Sec. A. 29. KEEBLE, Petty Officer Stoker, A A, 304822. H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 14th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 17. KINGABY, Petty Officer, H S, 236056. H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 16th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 19. KLANUSI, Fireman, MOHAMED BIN, H.M.S. "Princess.". Mercantile Marine Reserve. 29th May 1917. Muh. Sec. 361. KNIBBS, Boy, A G W, J/70428. H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 11th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 5. LA MUDE, Gunner, H, 7254. Cape Garrison Artillery. 18th May 1916. C.E. 287. LAUBSCHER, Private, A J, 3193. 9th Infantry (Prince of Wales' Own Regiment of Cape Peninsula Rifles). 25th October 1914. D.R. 182. LAUDER, Krooman, H, H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 9th October 1918. Naval Sec. A. 50. LOCK, Able Seaman, J H, Wales Z/3889. H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 12th October 1918. Age 21. Son of George H. and Janet Ann Lock, of 17, Cressy Rd., Roath Park, Cardiff. Naval Sec. B. 7. MACBETH, Stoker 1st Class, LEONARD ARTHUR, K/46201. H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 5th October 1918. Age 19. Son of Ellen Elizabeth Macbeth, of 25, Haddo St., Greenwich, London, and the late Alexander John Macbeth. Naval Sec. A. 36. MADDISON, Leading Stoker, E, K/4355. H.M.S. "Birmingham.". Royal Navy. 24th December 1919. Age 27. Son of John and Caroline Maddison; husband of Alice Margaret Veness (formerly Maddison), of 5, Hoylake Rd., East Acton, London. Naval Sec. B. 37. MERNIN, Able Seaman, T J, 180561. H.M.S. "Kent.". Royal Navy. 18th July 1916. Naval Sec. A. 49. MOHADI, Seedie, SHAGARNO BIN, H.M.S. "Talbot.". Royal Navy. 8th October 1918. Muh. Sec. 489. MURRAY, Telegraphist, J A, J/54248. H.M.S. "Birmingham.". Royal Navy. 2nd April 1921. Naval Sec. B. 47. MUSA, Seedie Boy, ALI BIN, H.M.S "Hyacinth.". Royal Navy. 17th August 1915. Muh. Sec. 227. PERKINS, Petty Officer, E W, 232099. H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 14th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 15. PRESCOTT, Engineman, F, 5235/ES. H.M.S. "Afrikander.". Royal Navy. 19th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 25. REDFORD, Stoker 1st Class, J W, 289061. H.M.S. "Kent.". Royal Navy. 16th June 1917. Naval Sec. A. 20. ROBB, Able Seaman, D, SS/1563. H.M.S. "Afrikander.". Royal Navy. 13th October 1918. Naval Sec. B. 13. ROBINSON, Major, HAROLD ARTHUR, 2nd Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. 31st May 1916. Age 46. Son of Maj. Gen. D. G. Robinson (R.E.). C.E. Sec. 291. SEALE, Officer's Steward, HENRY, 75. H.M.S. "Birmingham.". Royal Navy. 6th February 1921. Age 24. Son of Lily Pake, of 124, Buitengracht St., Cape Town, South Africa. Born at St. Helena. Naval Sec. B. 45. SHEPPARD, Painter 1st Class, W H, 346764. H.M.S. "Challenger.". Royal Navy. 25th March 1917. Naval Sec. A. 12. VAN ZYL, Private, H W M, 9144. 9th Infantry (Prince of Wales' Own Regiment of Cape Peninsula Rifles). 12th October 1918. Mil. Plot. 533. WANSTALL, Leading Stoker, A, 312500. H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 9th October 1918. Naval Sec. A. 46. WASHINGTON, Krooman, G, H.M.S. "Astraea.". Royal Navy. 9th October 1918. Naval Sec. A. 48. WESTLEY, Krooman, J, H.M.S. "Lowestoft.". Royal Navy. 15th December 1919. Naval Sec. B. 35. WHITE, Ship's Steward, R G D, 347419. H.M.S. "Talbot.". Royal Navy. 11th October 1918. Naval Sec. A. 52. Commonwealth War Dead 1939-1945 ADCOCK, Telegraphist, JACK, D/JX 360621. H.M.S. Drake. Royal Navy. 31st July 1946. Age 22. Son of Mr and Mrs J A Adcock; husband of J Adcock. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 30. ANDERSON, Engineman, WILSON COWELL, LT/KX 114565. H.M.S. Hatsuse. Royal Naval Patrol Service. 7th August 1942. Age 30. Son of William and Margaret Anderson, of Fleetwood, Lancashire, England; husband of Teresa Anderson, of Fleetwood. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 39. BENNETT, Petty Officer, DANIEL, C/JX225272. H.M.S. President III. Royal Navy. 21st July 1943. Age 36. Son of George and Mary Bennett; husband of Ivy Blanche Bennett, of Northfleet, Kent, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 38. BENNETT, Petty Officer, HENRY, D/J 101000. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Navy. 5th October 1942. Age 39. Son of George and Christiana Bennett, of Barnsley, Yorkshire, England; husband of Margaret Ann Bennett, of Barnsley. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave D. 45. BENNIE, Leading Seaman, LEONARD GEORGE FLEETWOOD, D/JX 137552. H.M.S. Dorsetshire. Royal Navy. 20th February 1941. Age 23. Son of James and Janie Beatrice Bennie, of St. Budeaux, Plymouth, England. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 30. BLAKE, Able Seaman, REX CLARENCE, H/1165. H.M.A.S. Quiberon. Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. 1st August 1943. Age 21. Son of Clarence Samuel and Emily Isabel Blake, of Lindisfarne, Tasmania, Australia. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 40. BOX, Leading Seaman, NORMAN, P/SSX 16168. H.M.S. Thane. Royal Navy. 14th September 1944. Age 28. Son of George and Jane Box, of Easington Colliery, Co. Durham, England. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 29. BURNETT, Commissioned Telegraphist, GEORGE CHARLES ALEXANDER, H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Navy. 20th January 1946. Age 46. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 20. CLARK, Petty Officer, FRANCIS, D/SSX/25946. H.M.S. Malagas. Royal Navy. 18th February 1944. Age 22. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 15. CONNELLY, Ordinary Seaman, JOHN, D/JX 311258. H.M.S. Cheshire. Royal Navy. 12th July 1942. Age 35. Son of Thomas and Margaret Connelly; husband of Josephine Connelly, of Eccles, Lancashire, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 35. CONNOR, Telegraphist, ARTHUR, D/WRX 1095. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Naval Volunteer (Wireless) Reserve. 21st January 1943. Age 36. Son of William Connor and Mary Connor, of Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 18. DARBY, Able Seaman, WILLIAM HERBERT, C/JX 266309. H.M.S. President III. Royal Navy. 4th January 1942. Age 30. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 5. DAVIES, Corporal, HOWARD, 1161579. Royal Air Force. 8th October 1944. Age 33. Son of Joseph and Mary Davies; husband of Barbara Davies, of Llanishen, Glamorgan, Wales. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 33. DONDOLO, Sailor, KAIZER, B200. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Navy. 19th October 1943. Age 29. Son of M Dondolo, of Sterkspuit, Cape Province. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 9. DRUMMOND, Chief Petty Officer Pilot, JAMES FERGUSON, FX/669225. H.M.S. Malagas. Royal Navy. 30th June 1945. Age 21. Son of James and Margaret Drummond, of Patria, of Ayrshire, Scotland. Naval Allotment. Row E. Grave 8. DUNK, Stoker, JOHN WILLIAM, Lt/KX 11629. H.M.S. Pladda. Royal Naval Patrol Service. 12th May 1942. Age 33. Son of Frederick and Olive Dunk; husband of Evelyn Dunk, of Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 23. EDDY, Marine, WILLIAM JOHN CLARENCE, CH/24797. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Marines. 19th January 1941. Age 31. Son of John and Florence T Eddy; husband of Elizabeth Avery Eddy, of Newton Abbot, Devon, England. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 20. ELLIOT, Chief Mechanician, HENRY JOSEPH GEORGE, C/K59013. H.M.S. Afrikander III. Royal Navy. 20th April 1942. Age 43. Husband of Vera Alice Elliot, of Rainham, Kent, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 21. FORD, Commander, ALBERT EDWARD, H.M.S. Lanka. Malayan Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 26th May 1942. Age 43. Son of Mr and Mrs A E Ford; husband of O A Ford, of Cape Town. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 25. FORD, Leading Seaman, GEORGE JAMES, D/JX 113843. H.M.S. Newscastle. Royal Navy. 12th August 1944. Age 35. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 25. FORSHAW, Able Seaman, JAMES, S.S.Queen Mary (Liverpool). Merchant Navy. 20th June 1942. Age 45. R.C.Allotment. GOULD, Able Seaman, GEORGE, D/JX 397824. H.M.S. President III. Royal Navy. 27th August 1944. Age 19. Son of Arthur and Alice Gould O.B.E. of Belfield, Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 27. GREENFIELD, Surgeon Lieut. (D), RAYMOND LEAKE, H.M.S. Afrikander III. Royal Navy. 26th October 1942. Age 27. Son of Walter Leake Greenfield and Beatrice Maria Greenfield, of Purley, Surrey, England. L.D.S. (Lond). Naval Allotment. Row E. Grave 1. HALL, Second Hand, HARRY, LT/JX 180165. H.M.Whaler Gos VII. Royal Naval Patrol Service. 27th August 1941. Age 43. Son of Henry and Elizabeth Hall; husband of Amy Hall, of Hull, England. Naval Allotment. Row C. Grave 42. HAMLYN, Able Seaman, ALBERT EDWARD, D/JX 83065. H.M.S. Express. Royal Navy. 7th July 1942. Age 39. Son of Charles Alexandra and Bessie Hamlyn, of Devonport, Plymouth, England; husband of Lilian May Hamlyn, of Devonport. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 33. HARRIS, Supply Assistant, VERNON REGINALD JAMES, D/MX 61174. H.M.S. Afrikander III. Royal Navy. 11th February 1941. Age 32. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 26. HENTY, Gunner, ALBERT, 1609732. 3 Maritime Regt. Royal Artillery. 8th September 1942. Age 21. Son of Charles and Mary Henty, of Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 43. HOLDER, Leading Signalman, ERNEST WILLIAM, P/J 18278. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Navy. 25th October 1941. Age 45. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 1. HULSE, Able Seaman, GEORGE ERNEST, D/SSX 20659. H.M.S. Blackmore. Royal Navy. 13th March 1943. Age 23. Son of Hannah Elizabeth Hulse, and stepson of George Hodson, of Denaby Main, Yorkshire, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 24. JACKSON, Boom Skipper, THOMAS, H.M.S. Luminary. Royal Naval Reserve. 19th July 1941. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 40. KEEPENCE, Stoker 1st Class, ERNEST EDWARD, C/K 58852. H.M.S. Redoubt. Royal Navy. 9th December 1944. Age 43. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 37. KELLETT, Lieut-Commander, WILLIAM BASIL, H.M.S. Malagas. Royal Navy. 1st April 1944. Age 34. Son of William Oswald and Gertrude Elsie Kellett; husband of Audrey Evelyn Kellett, of Beetham, Westmorland, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 51. LEWIS, Able Seaman, RONALD LLOYD, D/JX 287333. H.M.S. Rockrose. Royal Navy. 8th December 1942. Age 21. Son of Lloyd and Catherine Lewis, of Llantwit Major, Glamorgan, Wales. Naval Allotment Row 1. Grave D. 12. MATHESON, Stoker 1st Class, JAMES RUSSELL, D/KX 100922. H.M.S. Comorin. Royal Navy. 20th July 1941. Age 29. Son of Donald Matheson and Jane Matheson, of Kimberley. Awarded the Polar Medal for good services in Discovery II. 1936-1939. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 38. MELLING, Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, NORMAN, C/MX 96235. Royal Navy. 9th June 1942. Age 37. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 31. MILLER, Chief Petty Officer Steward, JAMES JOSEPH, C/LX 28006. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Navy. 6th October 1944. Age 44. Husband of Pauline Marie Octovie Miller, of Hollingbourne, Kent, England. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 31. MORGAN, Engine Room Artificer 1st Class, FREDERICK STUART, C/M 36167. H.M.S. Nigeria. Royal Navy. 2nd April 1945. Age 39. Son of Frederick and Alice Eliza Morgan; husband of Doreen Winifred Morgan, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 43. MURPHY, Warrant Shipwright, PATRICK DANIEL, B E M, 8307. H.M.A.S. Shropshire. Royal Australian Navy. 5th September 1943. Age 49. Son of William and Norah Murphy, husband of Ada Clare Murphy, of Clovelly, New South Wales, Australia. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 44. McCABE, Able Seaman, FRANK, P/SSX 22537. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Navy. 22nd February 1945. Age 25. Son of Francis and Margaret H McCabe, of Coventry, England. Naval Allotment Row. E. Grave 39. NEVILLE, Stoker 1st Class, WALTER WILLIAM, P/KX 123601. H.M.S. Birmingham. Royal Navy. 6th April 1942. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 17. PARK, Gunner, JAMES, 1774934. 1 Maritime Regt. Royal Artillery. 1st August 1942. Age 35. Son of William and Elizabeth Park, of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland; husband of Agnes C Park, of Whitehall, Hamilton. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 37. PARKER, Ordinary Seaman, KENNETH WILLIAM, D/JX 158303. H.M.S. Devonshire. Royal Navy. 26th January 1941. Age 18. Son of Alice Parker, of Wolves Newton, Monmouthshire. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 22. RALEIGH, Greaser, MICHAEL, R/20805. H.M.S. Cathay. Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy). 4th April 1941. Age 43. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 36. RIDGWAY, Petty Officer Stoker, ARTHUR, C/K 64258. H.M.S.Shropshire. Royal Navy. 31st August 1942. Age 41. Son of James and Elizabeth Hannah Ridgway; husband of Doris Esther Ridgway, of Gillingham, Kent. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 41. SHEPPARD, Engineman, RONALD, LT/KX 101630. H.M.S. Indian Star. Royal Naval Patrol Service. 18th December 1943. Age 24. Son of John William and Mary Mildred Sheppard, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England; husband of Rose Lily Sheppard. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 11. SHIERSON, Able Seaman, ALBERT, D/JX 290862. H.M.S. President III. Royal Navy. 12th October 1942. Age 21. Son of Joseph and Elizabeth Shierson, of Liverpool, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 6. SIMMS, Seaman, HARRY, LT/JX 231652. H.M.S. Northern Dawn. Royal Naval Patrol Service. 24th May 1943. Age 23. Son of George and Julia Simms, of Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Naval Allotment. Row D. Grave 36. SIMPSON, Able Seaman, FRANK WILLIAM, C/JX 156240. H.M.S. Alexander III. Royal Navy. 12th June 1942. Age 20. Son of William and Delilah Maude Simpson, of Great Wakering, Essex, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 27. SMALLSHAW, Leading Air Fitter, JACK BERTRAM, FX/89847. H.M.S. Malagas. Royal Navy. 18th February 1944. Age 21. Son of John William and Emma Smallshaw, of Droylsden, Lancashire, England. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 17. STEPHENSON, Leading Stoker, ROBERT GEORGE, D/KX 89994. H.M.S. Malagas. Royal Navy. 8th September 1943. Age 27. Son of Robert and Mary Ellen Stephenson, of Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 46. STOTT, Stoker 2nd Class, ERIC, D/KX 742271. H.M.S. Nigeria. Royal Navy. 20th July 1946. Age 19. Son of John and Maud Stott, of St.Helens, Lancashire, England. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 28. TAYLOR, Mechanician 1st Class, EDWARD FREDERICK, C/KX79114. H.M.S. Lewes. Royal Navy. 29th December 1943. Age 34. Son of Mr and Mrs William Miles Taylor; husband of Mavis Taylor, of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 13. THOMPSON, Sub-Lieutenant (A), RICHARD, H.M.S. Malagas. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 26th October 1942. Age 21. Son of Albert Victor and Elizabeth Thompson, of Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave D. 10. THOMPSON, Carpenter's Mate, ROBERT GEORGE, R/195905. H.M.S. Alcantara. Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy). 4th November 1941. Age 27. Son of Alfred and Jessie Johanna Thompson, of Windsor, England. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 48. TITTERINGTON, Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, ROBERT, D/MX 75803. H.M.S. Frobisher. Royal Navy. 20th May 1943. Age 23. Son of Robert and Ellen Titterington; husband of Winifred Titterington, of Horwich, Lancashire, England. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 34. WAITE, Ordinary Seaman, RICHARD, D/SSX 27207. H.M.S. Afrikander. Royal Navy. 13th January 1940. Age 19. Son of Arthur Stanley and Kathleen Maude Waite, of Johannesburg. Naval Allotment Row C. Grave 4. WATSON, Carpenter, ARTHUR, R/118905. H.M.S. Chitral. Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy). 19th February 1943. Age 44. Son of James and Elizabeth Watson; husband of Ellen Jameson Watson, of Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland. Naval Allotment Row D. Grave 22. WILLETT, Sub-Lieutenant (A), JOSEPH STUART, H.M.S. Malagas. Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. 26th October 1942. Age 22. Son of Rudolph Stuart Willett and Mabel Wiles Willett, of Dhu-Varren, Portrush, Northern Ireland. Naval Allotment Row E. Grave 7. Non World War Dead PLATTS, Master Mariner, J T, H.M.Tug St. Dogmael. Mercantile Marine. 7th July 1920. Naval Plot Row B Grave 41. Non-War (Incidental) PRATT, Rigger, C H, H.M. Dockyard. 8th October 1918. Naval, A. 44.
ROVEN, Corporal, L C, 26726, 1st, Imperial Light Horse, S.A. Forces. 28 January 1946. Age 41. Husband of Freda E Roven, of Brakpan, Transvaal. Grave Ref. Methodist Sec. Grave 11.
WORCESTER CEMETERY Location notes: Worcester is about 175 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. The Congregational DRC and DRC Mission plots are situated in Kerkhof Street between Stockenstrom and Baring Street, and the Congregational Mission, AME and Muslim plots in Fairbairn Street in line with the other plots. The mentioned streets are all parallel to van Riebeeck which leads from the main road and are crossed by Durban Street. Historical notes: Worcester Cemetery contains ten Commonwealth burials of the Second World
War. JOHNSON, Petty Officer Wren, HAZEL, 4753, H.M.S. Afrikander, Women's Royal Naval Service. 5 May 1945. Age 36. Daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Hill, of Belfast, Northern Ireland; wife of Hendrick Petrus Johnson, of Worcester. Grave Ref. D.R. Church Allotment. Plot B. Row 5. Grave 7. POSTHUMUS, Pupil Pilot, J J P, 542560, South African Air Force. 27 December 1942. Grave Ref. Congregational Church Allotment.
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