Trooper Charles Cundy & Trooper Vincent Hodgman Print Page
The monument commemorates Troopers Cundy and Hodgman of E Squadron, 5th Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse who died at sea on the way home from the South African (Boer) War.
The ceremony of unveiling and dedicating the monument erected by officers and men of Captain Morrisby's contingent to the memory of their comrades, Trooper Cundy and Hodgman, who died returning from South Africa, look place on the 16th inst. The monument is erected in the corner of St George's churchyard, facing Gordon street, and is a neat piece of workmanship. The monument was unveiled by Captain Morrisby during the dedication service.
The Mercury (Hobart), 17th December 1902.
Location
Address: | Cole Street, Sorell Memorial Hall, Sorell, 7172 |
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State: | TAS |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.781101 Long: 147.560884 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: | Tuesday 16th December, 1902 |
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This stone was erected by the Officers and men of E. Squadron, 5th Battalion A.C.H. in the memory of those who died at sea
during the voyage of H.M.T. Drayton Grange from South Africa to Australia
Trooper Vincent Lade Hodgman of St. Helens
Died Aug 6th 1902
Aged 20 years
Buried at St. Helens
Trooper Charles Cundy of Sorell
Died Aug 2 1902
Aged 22 years
Buried at sea