London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

London South African War Memorial

1899 - 1902

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

1. London South African War Memorial Dedication Marker

Inscription. “In Honour of the Men from the London District who Fought for the Empire in South Africa, and in Memory of Those Who Fell.”
1899 - 1902 [First Panel]
Pte. D. L. Moore, R.C.R.- Feb 14th, 1900
Pte. J. A. Donegan, 26th M.Lt.I.- Feb 18th, 1900
Pte. R. Smith, 26th M.Lt.I.- Feb 18th, 1900
Pte. W. G. Adams, 7th Regt. Fus.- April 16th, 1900
Pte. F.G.W. Floyd, 7th Regt. Fus.- May 10th, 1900
Pte. E. Mullins, R.C.R.I.- June 11th, 1900

[Second Panel]
Royal Canadian Dragoon
Royal Canadian Artillery
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Strathconas Horse
Royal Canadian

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Infantry
Canadian Field Hospital

[Third Panel]
Paardeberg
Driefontein
Johannesburg
Diamond Hill
Belfast
Wittebergen
Relief of Mafeking

Erected by Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 42° 59.314′ N, 81° 14.917′ W. Memorial is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It can be reached from Clarence Street. Marker is near the center of Victoria Park, about 100 feet SE of the bandstand (which is along Clarence Street). Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: London ON N6A 3G7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers.

London South African War Memorial Roll of Honor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

2. London South African War Memorial Roll of Honor

First Panel

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crimean War Cannons (a few steps from this marker); Veterans' Garden (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Veterans' Memorial Carillon (about 120 meters away); London Women's Monument (about 150 meters away); First Baptist Church (about 150 meters away); The British Garrison in London (about 180 meters away); London War Cenotaph (about 180 meters away); St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica / Basilique Saint-Pierre (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

London South African War Memorial Units image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

3. London South African War Memorial Units

Second Panel

London South African War Memorial Campaigns image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

4. London South African War Memorial Campaigns

Third Panel

London South African War Memorial Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

5. London South African War Memorial Markers

The Royal Canadian Regimental Badge is below the main memorial inscription honoring those who fought. [Top Plaque] This badge is presented to the The Royal Canadian Regiment by the City of London
1 July 2000
to commemorate the re-dedication of the South African War Memorial [Bottom Plaque] Donated by
Imperial Order
Daughters of the Empire
(IODE)
Rededicated July 2000

London South African War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

6. London South African War Memorial

London South African War Memorial Soldier Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

7. London South African War Memorial Soldier Statue

London South African War Memorial Sculptor image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

8. London South African War Memorial Sculptor

Geo. W. Hill, Montreal.

Victoria Park Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

9. Victoria Park Entrance

At Central Avenue and Clarence Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,531 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 13, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 9. submitted on May 14, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.