South African Campaign Commemorative Fountain - Halifax, NS, Canada
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 44° 38.621 W 063° 34.884
20T E 453893 N 4943533
The South African Campaign Commemorative Fountain, containing a statue of a soldier from the Second Boer War, is located in the Public Gardens in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Waymark Code: WMP2P5
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/18/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
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An elaborate fountain was commissioned by the commissioners of the beautiful Public Gardens in Halifax to commemorate the citizens of Halifax who served during the South African Campaign of 1899-1902 (the Second Boer War). At the top of the fountain a soldier in period uniform stands holding a rifle with both hands at waist level. A large plaque above the bottom of the fountain is inscribed:

ERECTED
BY THE
COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
PUBLIC GARDENS
IN COMMEMORATION
OF THE SERVICES
OF OUR
CITIZEN SOLDIERS
IN THE
SOUTH AFRICAN
CAMPAIGN
1899-1902

Which Boer War?: Not listed

Boer War Website: Not listed

First Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed

Second Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed
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