South Africa - Western Cape CemeteriesList updated Apr. 23, 2008 Province Total = 2196 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 = 297 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. |
