What words are inscribed on the memorial?
LET US PLAY THE MEN FOR OUR PEOPLE THE LORD DO THAT WHICH SEEMETH TO HIM GOOD 2 SAM X, 12/I AM THE RESUR-/RECTION AND THE LIFE/THY BROTHER/ SHALL RISE AGAIN/ ST JOHN, XI, 25/
(AT FOOT OF WINDOW) TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES JAMES KINAHAN MAGUIRE, CAPTAIN ROYAL/ SUSSEX REGIMENT, BORN 31ST MARCH 1872. KILLED IN ACTION, GALLANTLY LEADING HIS MEN,AT THE/ BATTLE OF DIAMOND HILL, PRETORIA, 12TH JUNE 1900.ERECTED BY HIS MANY FRIENDS/
(AT FOOT OF WINDOW) TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES JAMES KINAHAN MAGUIRE, CAPTAIN ROYAL/ SUSSEX REGIMENT, BORN 31ST MARCH 1872. KILLED IN ACTION, GALLANTLY LEADING HIS MEN,AT THE/ BATTLE OF DIAMOND HILL, PRETORIA, 12TH JUNE 1900.ERECTED BY HIS MANY FRIENDS/
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
surname,rank,year died,regiment,place of death,forename,manner of death,age of death,additional
Is there a trust or scholarship associated with it?
No
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MESSRS HEATON, BUTLER & BAYNE
What role did they have in the making?
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
When did it take place?
13th September 1901
Who was present?
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
References
For Remembrance and in Honour of Those Who Lost Their Lives in the South African War 1899-1902 by Gildea, James 311 Published:Eyre and Spottiswoode 1911 London
Published:Government Printing Office 1905 Pretoria Grave number 3, Capt. McGuire, G.K. 12/6/1900. Originally interred at Botha's Farm. Buried at Diamond Hill Cemetery.