Private Frank Suttie & Private Donald Ross Print Page 
The monument was erected in memory of two men from the 1st Contingent, Victorian Mounted Rifles who died in service and were killed in action in the South African (Boer) War.
Private Frank Suttle was killed in action at Baster`s Nek in 1900 and the claim on the memorial that he was the first Victorian to die in the conflict is apparently incorrect. Private Ross died of illness contracted during the war.
Memorial Unveiling 1902Location
| Address: | Hamilton - Port Fairy Road, Byaduk, 3301 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.952172 Long: 141.955056 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 11-October-1899 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 31-May-1902 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 24th September, 1902 |
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Erected to the Memory of
Pte. FRANK SUTTIE
Byaduk Det. V.M.R.
First Victorian Contingent
Killed In Action At Baster`s Nek
Feb. 10th 1900.
Aged 32 Years.
The First Victorian Soldier
Who Fell In The Boer War.
Also
Pte. DONALD ROSS
Byaduk Det. V.M.R. First Victorian Contingent.
Died From Illness Contracted In The War,
Nov. 15th 1900. Aged 23 Years.
"Lest We Forget"
