Boer War Memorial Gloucester Regiment

This memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Gloucester Regiment who gave their lives in the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).
Unveiled by Field Marshall Lord Roberts, V.C. K.G. on 4 March 1905. There are 251 names listed on the monument.

"In memory of
the Officers, Non-Commissioned
Officers
and Men of the Gloucestershire
Regiment
who gave their lives for thei
Sovereign
and Country in the South African
Campaign
1888-1902
Erected by all ranks
of the seven battalions of the regiment"

The 1st and 2nd battalions added the battle honours Defence of Ladysmith, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg and South Africa 1899-1902 to its colours. The 3rd (Volunteer) and 4th (Militia) battalions were also awarded South Africa 1899-1902.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: D.R. Crew (1), Anthony (Sharky) Ward (2, 3, 4, 5)