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South African war memorial, Penlee Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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South African war memorial, Penlee Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall. Early 1900s
South African war memorial, 1899-1902, with a sculpture of a soldier with head bowed and holding a rifle. Inscription reads: This memorial was erected by the inhabitants of Penzance to the memory of the Penzance men who lost their lives during the South African War 1899-1902. Scottish Light Horse, Lieut. Joseph S. Dunn; Imperial Yeomanry, Q. M. Bergt. Cecil Simmons (63rd Co.), Trooper Jack Edwards (93rd co.), Trooper Geo. Paynter; R.A.M.C, Private R.J. Rogers; Kitcheners Fighting Scouts, Trooper Walter Ede; Imperial Light Horse, Trooper W. Lewis Champion; 2nd Devon, Corpl. M. McDonald. Photographer: Unknown
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Media ID 11760894
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This print takes us back to the early 1900s, capturing the solemn beauty of the South African war memorial in Penlee Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall. The memorial stands tall with a sculpture of a soldier, his head bowed and holding a rifle as a symbol of sacrifice and remembrance. The inscription on this poignant monument reveals its purpose - it was erected by the people of Penzance to honor their fellow townspeople who lost their lives during the South African War between 1899 and 1902. The names etched into history include brave individuals from various military units: Lieut. Joseph S. Dunn from Scottish Light Horse; Q. M. Bergt Cecil Simmons (63rd Co. ), Trooper Jack Edwards (93rd co. ), and Trooper Geo. Paynter from Imperial Yeomanry; Private R. J. Rogers from R. A. M. C; Trooper Walter Ede from Kitcheners Fighting Scouts; Trooper W. Lewis Champion from Imperial Light Horse, and Corpl M McDonald from 2nd Devon. The photographer behind this evocative image remains unknown but has captured an enduring testament to courage and sacrifice that resonates through time. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of those who gave their lives for their country but also of the gratitude held by the people they left behind.
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