GPS 33 deg 18 min 22 sec S,26 deg 32 min 0 sec E
Significance
Major Mullins was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at the battle of
Elandslaagte on 21 October 1899.
He was seriously wounded at Maritsane south of the besieged Mafeking in May 1900.
The inscription on his grave reads
In loving memory
of
Charles Herbert
Mullins VC, CMG
Second son of Canon Mullins,
Major Imperial Light Horse
Barrister, Inner Temple
President of the Special Courts of Swaziland & Bechuanaland
Born June 28 1869
Died Empire Day 1916
From wounds received at
Maritsani, May 13 1900
The joy of the Lord is your strength
Nem 8:10
Charles Herbert Mullins VC, CMG Major Imperial Light Horse Died May 24 1916 from the effects of a wound Received at Maritsani May 16 1900
(note: the inscription on his grave reads that he was wounded on 13 May 1900)