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South African War Memorial - Cofeb rhyfel De Affrica

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Description

Marble statue of an officer in campaign dress and slouch hat standing on a pedestal.

Inscription(s)

to the
HONOURED MEMORY
of her sons,
who died during
the war in
SOUTH AFRICA
1899-1902,
CARMARTHENSHIRE
dedicates
This Memorial.

Gwell'angau na gwarth

Transl. of Welsh text: Death before disgrace.

Signed: (pedestal) Lewis & Sons / Sculptors / Carmarthen

Memorial - list of names

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Sources & Information

Steven John, Carmarthen County War Memorial.
United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials, UKNIWM.

Locatie (N 51°51'22" - W 4°18'26") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbwa074; Photograph: 26 July 2012
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