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Veldkornet Johannes Cornelis (Hansie) Coetzee DTD 2 weeks 3 days ago #98062

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Hi

The opening shot of the Boer War was fired by Veldkornet J C Coetzee of the Lichtenburg Kommando, on the night of 12 October 1899, at Kraaipan, about 50kms south west of Mafeking.

He was to die at Magersfontein on 11 December 1899, just 2 months later.

Here is his DTD , which I acquired today. I am looking for his photo, will update when more information is available.




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Veldkornet Johannes Cornelis (Hansie) Coetzee DTD 2 weeks 3 days ago #98065

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