106th Commemoration Service of the battle of Square Hill

The City of Johannesburg, Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu
in conjunction with the
South African Legion, JHB and the SA Cape Corps

in recognition of

The South African Cape Corps
have the pleasure of requesting your attendance at the

106th Commemoration Service of the battle of Square Hill

The Battle of Square Hill took place on the night of 17/18 September 1918. The brave Cape Corps broke through the Turkish lines during the night capturing 8 Turkish Officers, 160 Turkish soldiers and 181 other Turks.

  • Venue: The Anglo-Boer War Memorial (just outside the Ditsong War Museum)
  • Address: 22 Erlswold Way, Saxonwold, Johannesburg
  • Date: Sunday 22nd of September 2024
  • Time: 11h15 for 12h00 (kindly be seated by 11h45)
  • Dress: Robes of Office
    Military Participants: Dress Code 1A
    Military Spectators: Dress Code 1B
    Civilians & Veterans: Lounge suit or Association Dress with Orders, Decorations & Medals
  • Wreaths: Correctly marked – to be handed to an orderly no later than 11h30
  • Seating for wreath layers and VIP will be reserved.
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