South African Military History Society

Krugersdorp and District War Memorial


Photo: Derek Walker

Location
In Krugersdorp, Gauteng Province, South Africa

The War Memorial is in Kruger Street, roughly midway between Luipard and Von Brandis Streets. It is a tall structure and is easily seen.

There is public access.

GPS 26 deg 6 min 19.1 sec S, 27 deg 46 min 15.4 sec E

Significance
The Memorial commemorates men from Krugersdorp and District who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.


Photo: Derek Walker


Photo: Derek Walker


Photo: Derek Walker


Photo: Derek Walker


Photo: Derek Walker


Photo: Derek Walker


Photo: Derek Walker


A 7.7 cm German Field Gun Model 16 (7.7 cm FK 16)
Photo: Derek Walker

Reference
German Guns of World War I in South Africa by Major Darrell D. Hall

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