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Hi Frank

Yes, so am I - yes of course I shall keep you up to date!

Sue

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Hi Frank
Here at last the detailed plan for Spittal Cemetery, Windsor - George's plot is V147 (marked in purple!
We are hoping to visit and then think about a suitable memorial!
Best wishes
Sue

Hello Sue,
Well, things have really come almost full circle with your thread and I'm very pleased for you, it is important to see it through, these few men were superb soldiers and of course, sadly, so many do not have a marked grave, the last of these men that I looked at, a Trooper from the 2nd Life Guards, who died of enteric in Bloemfontein during the war does not have marked grave today and he had, like George Smith, taken an active part with General French and his brigade, they were all gallant gentlemen and deserve better.
Again, well done and please do post a photograph of any subsequent memorial that you place in due course.
Kind regards Frank

Hello Frank

You will remember our correpondence of a few months ago, I am sure.

We visited Windsor in April - although the Leisure Services Unit, had informed me that the relevant plot number was V147 and ahd provided me with a map to assist me in the plot location, I was unable to do this as I had no point of reference on the ground - I had hoped that the rows would be indicated on the ground and, a notice at the cemetery entrance says the "numers are marked on each stone" but I was unable to find any numbers on any stones - I have emailed "Outdoor Facilities" at RBMW to ask for assistance in ascertaining a point of reference on the ground.

We found the rough location - it is a lovely cemetery and beautifully kept. We visited the Garrison Church and although the Church Warden was extremely helpful, he was unable to throw any further light on George. I had mis-remembered that there was a memorial in the Garrison Church, but I cannot think where I got that idea from.

I have also been in touch with another American cousin, who sent me the attached photograph - I wonder if it might be George - I would love it to be, but I shall never know!

Best wishes

Sue

Photo for Susan......