Private Charles E. WilliamsPrint Page
The plaque commemorates Private Charles E. Williams who was killed in action at Rensburg, South Africa, in February 1900 during the South African (Boer) War.
Regimental Orders by Officer Commanding.
Unveiling Memorial Tablet of Private C. E. Williams. The 1st troop No. 1 Squadron 8th A.L.H. Regiment (V.M.R.), Violet Town Detachment. A church parade will be held in connection with the unveiling of the tablet to the memory of the above private, in the Presbyterian Church, Violet Town, on Sunday, 7th February. The C.O. requests the attendance of every member of the detachment; dress. drill order, with side arms only; hour of parade, 7 o'clock.
Euroa Advertiser (Vic), 5 February 1904.
Location
Address: | Tulip Street, Violet Town Uniting Church, Violet Town, 3669 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.634978 Long: 145.717505 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 12-February-1900 |
Actual Event End Date: | 12-February-1900 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 7th February, 1904 |
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The tribute of the Officers of the Victorian Mounted Rifles Non-Commissioned Officers & men
To the memory of Private C. E. Williams Violet Town who died at Rensburg, South Africa, 12th. Feb. 1900.