Boer War - Roll of Honour with detailed information
Compiled and Copyright © Michael Peck 2007

The BOer War mmeorial takes the form of a drinking pump with a dedicatory inscription on the front panel to one man who died from his wounds in 1906. The mmeorial was unveiled 17th October 1907. The designers and manufacturesr were Messrs. A J Tuttle.

Photograph Copyright © Michael Peck 2007

IN MEMORY OF
FREDERICK ALLEN FRESHNEY.
TROOPER IMPERIAL LIGHT HORSE, WHO WAS SEVERLEY WOUNDED AT
THE BATTLE OF COLENSO, SOUTH AFRICA, DECEMBER 15TH, 1899, AND
IN CONSEQUENCE THEREOF DIED AT SALTFLEET, MAY 20TH 1906
AGED 32 YEARS.
BRAVE IN ACTION. PATIENT IN SUFFERING.
ERECTED BY HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Brave in action, patient in suffering.
Erected by his many friends.

Last updated 24 June, 2007