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Memorial - Boer War, 1901

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Unique IDCC-000063Source system ID1988.277DateBetween 1st January 1901 and 31st December 1901Date qualifieryear onlyMediumMarbleDescriptionMarble war memorial inscribed In memory of Troop Sergeant-Major George Griffin 1st Australian Horse and for many years CPO NSW NAV. He was the first of the NSW Contingent to fall for the Empire in South Africa. Killed in action at Slingersfontein Jan 16th 1900, aged 34. For Queen and Country.Erected by his comrades and friends.The commission was awarded to Italian-born Achille Simonetti but was completed after his death by sculptor, Peter White. Presented to Council by the Subscribers of the Memorial GSM George Griffin. Author/creatorAchille Simonetti (sculptor)Peter White (sculptor)Special citationBoer War memorial to Troop Sergeant-Major George Griffin, 1900. City of Sydney Civic CollectionHeight (in cm)173Width (in cm)126TypeHistory

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