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The tablet erected over the grave commemorates Private C. McKinnon who died of pneumonia contracted during the South African (Boer) War.
Trooper Charles Mckinnon was a member of the Imperial Bushmen`s Corps and had returned to Australia from fighting in South Africa when he died suddenly from pneumonia in Melbourne Hospital in July 1901.
Location
| Address: | Brankholme Cemetery Road, Branxholme Cemetery , Branxholme, 3302 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.839886 Long: 141.829808 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 17-July-1901 |
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| Actual Event End Date: | 17-July-1901 |
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| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
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Front Inscription
A Soldier`s Grave
In memory of Private C. McKinnon of 4th Imperial Contingent who died 17th July 1901
Aged 22 years.
The victim of disease contracted amid the hardships of the South African Campaign.
He was commended by his superior Officers, beloved by his comrades, and he is mourned by all who knew him.
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Source: VWHI, MAMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
