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Hezekiah Monks - S. Lancs Reg. 10 years 6 days ago #19794

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Hello Richard,

I frequently pass this small cemetery on Wynne's Hill which is located approx 15 meters or so from the road side when traveling from Colenso to Ladysmith on business.

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Adrian


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Hezekiah Monks - S. Lancs Reg. 10 years 6 days ago #19796

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Adrian,

You have no idea how much this will mean to my father. For years he understood that Hezekiah died at Spion Kop and even visited the site recently on a trip to S. Africa. No wonder he couldn't find his name on the memorial there. Dad has just celebrated his 80th birthday and I know he won't be travelling so far again so to have this picture of Hezekiah's final resting place is incredible - and a final price of the jigsaw. Thank you so so much.

Richard

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Silly place to die Adrian, Buller had a lot to answer for! :(

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Adrian - could I be very cheeky and ask if, when you're next passing, you could take a closer photo of the bottom of the memorial? Although I can read it, Dad may struggle to see the name on this one! No hurry.

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Richard

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Hello Frank,

Quite right, I have often thought about that.

Richard,

No problem. I go up to the production Plants of Defy and Apollo Tyres from time to time so will do that for you.

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Adrian
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Many thanks, Adrian. Dad will be thrilled.

Richard

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