Find A Grave - KwaZulu-Natal

Albrecht, Herman b. 1876 d. January 6, 1900
2nd Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Burgersdorp, South Africa, he served as a Trooper in the Imperial Light Horses, South African Forces. On January 6, 1900, during the attack on Wagon Hill, at Ladysmith, South Africa, Trooper Albrecht with an officer of the Royal Engineers, led their force on re-occupied position at a critical moment. As they reached the Boers at their strong hold, the leader was shot by the officer and the two others by Trooper Albrecht before he was shot and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Ladysmith Cemetery, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Cele, Henry b. 1949 d. November 2, 2007
Actor. Cele was widely known for his portrayal of the title role in SABC's "Shaka Zulu" miniseries. Born in Durban, South Africa, Henry "Black Cat" Cele was a goalkeeper for several professional soccer clubs prior to acting. He then landed the role of Shaka Zulu after playing Shaka in a South African stage production. Cele also played in "The Last Samurai" (1990), "Point of Impact" (1993) and "The Ghost and the Darkness" (1996). He also had major roles in South African movies and television...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Stellawood Cemetery, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Clements, John James b. June 19, 1872 d. June 18, 1937
Second Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Newcastle Town Cemetery, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coghill, Nevill Josiah Aylmer b. January 25, 1852 d. January 22, 1879
British Officer, Zulu War, Victoria Cross Awardee. Lt. Coghill was serving as Aide-de-Camp to Col. Glyn of the 24th Regiment of Foot (2nd Warwickshire Regiment / South Wales Borderers) during the Zulu War of 1879 in South Africa. During the battle of Isandhlwana, January 22, 1879, when the British force was about to be overrun, Lt. Coghill, having a knee injury and unable to walk, cut his way out on horseback. He reached the Buffalo River, where he found Lt. Melvill in the water, attempting the...[Read More]
Cause of death: Killed in action
Hillside overlooking the Buffalo River, Fugitives Drift, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dick-Cunyngham, William Henry b. June 16, 1851 d. January 7, 1900
2nd Afghan War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Ladysmith Cemetery, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Digby-Jones, Robert James Thomas b. September 27, 1876 d. January 6, 1900
2nd Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Ladysmith Cemetery, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dube, Lucky b. August 3, 1964 d. October 18, 2007
Reggae Musician. Born Ermelo Dube in Mpumalanga, he was South Africa's most successful reggae artist. In 1984 he released his first album, "Rastas Never Die", and went on to record more then 20 albums in Zulu, English and Affrikaans. His 1993 album "Victims" sold over one million copies worldwide and he received a record contract from Motown in 1995. The following year he was named "Best Selling African Recording Artist" at the World Music Awards and named "International Artist Of The Year" at...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Dube Farm Cemetery, Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durnford, Anthony b. May 24, 1832 d. January 22, 1879
British Officer, Zulu War. Lt. Col. Durnford was a colorful leader of colonial troops in South Africa. During the Zulu War of 1879, Durnford was killed fighting in the last stand of the British force at Isandhlwana.
Fort Napier Cemetery, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Gorle, Robert Vaughan b. May 6, 1896 d. January 11, 1937
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. In the First World War, he served as a Lieutenant in the 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. For the attack on Ledeghem Belgium, October 1, 1918, he was in command of a 18-pound canon in support of infantry. Seeing that the infantry was being driven back by intense German machine-gun fire, he brought his gun into action in the most exposed positions. Without hesitation, several times he galloped his gun in front of the leading infantry destroying...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Stellawood Cemetery, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Griffiths, William b. 1841 d. January 22, 1879
Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in County Roscommon, Ireland, he served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot, British Army. On May 7, 1867 at the island of Andaman, in the Bay of Bengal India, Private Griffiths was one of a party of five who risked their lives in manning a boat and proceeding through dangerous surf to rescue some of their comrades who had been sent to the island to find out the fate of the commander and seven of the crew, who were feared murdered by the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Isandhlwana Battlefield, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hurley, Denis Eugene b. November 9, 1915 d. February 13, 2004
Roman Catholic Bishop. Ordained priest through the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. At the age of 31, he became the then-youngest Roman Catholic bishop in the world; it was a position in which he served for 45 years. He was a tireless and courageous opponent of apartheid and sought social, economic, and religious justice for all peoples throughout his life. At great personal risk he engaged in political opposition to the existing regimes in the Republic of South Africa, criticizing police terror...[Read More] (Bio by: Anonymous)
Emmanuel Cathedral, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
kaMpande, Cetshwayo b. 1827 d. February 8, 1884
Zulu King. Cetshwayo was king of the Zulu nation in South Africa during the British invasion of 1879. Although his men fought bravely and inflicted one of the worst defeats in the history of the British military at Isandhlwana on January 22, 1879, their spears were ultimately no match for the British firepower. Cetshwayo was eventually captured and deposed.
Nkhandla Forest, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Kunene, Mazisi b. May 12, 1930 d. August 11, 2006
Author. He was born in Durban, South Africa. Kunene studied at the University of Natal, and won the Bantu Literary Competition Award in 1956. He left South Africa in 1959, taught in Lesotho, and years later gained the distinction of becoming Professor of African Literature and Language at the University of California in Los Angeles. His books reflected powerfully the language and history of his Zulu heritage and made him a major voice in African literature. Among his works "Zulu Poems" "Emperor...[Read More] (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Amahlongwa Cemetery, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Malone, Sgt. Joseph b. January 11, 1833 d. June 28, 1883
Crimean War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Eccles, Lancashire, he served as a Sergeant in the 17th Lancers, Duke of Cambridge's Own, British Army. On October 25, 1854 at Balaclava, Crimea, known as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" Sergeant Malone's horse had been killed under him, stopped on the field amidst a storm of shot and shell. Rising to his feet, he helped a troop sergeant major and another sergeant to move a severely wounded officer out of range of the enemy's guns. For gallantry...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Saint Andrew's Churchyard, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
McCrea, John Frederick b. April 2, 1854 d. July 16, 1894
Basuto war Victoria Cross Recipient.
Kokstad Cemetery, East Griqualand, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Melvill, Teignmouth b. September 8, 1842 d. January 22, 1879
British Officer, Zulu War, Victoria Cross Awardee. Lt. Melvill was serving as adjutant of the 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot (2nd Warwickshire Regiment / South Wales Borderers) during the Zulu War of 1879 in South Africa. During the battle of Isandhlwana, January 22, 1879, when the British force was about to be overrun, Lt. Melvill was charged by the battalion commander with carrying the Queen's Colour of the battalion to safety. He cut his way out of the surrounding Zulus and reached the...[Read More]
Cause of death: Killed in action
Hillside overlooking the Buffalo River, Fugitives Drift, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Roberts, Frederick Hugh Sherston b. January 8, 1872 d. December 17, 1899
2nd Boer War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. At the at the Battle of Colenso, Africa, December 15, 1899, Lieutenant Roberts, with several other men, tried to save the guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries, Royal Field Artillery, when the detachments serving the guns had all become casualties. Gathering some horses and drivers, he helped to hook a team into a limber and then to limber up a gun. While doing so, he was badly wounded and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Chieveley War Cemetery, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Shepstone, Sir. Theophilus b. January 8, 1817 d. June 23, 1893
South African Statesman. The son of a minister, he emigrated with his family to Cape Colony, South Africa in 1820 where he was educated at mission schools where his father taught. The local languages he learned proved to be a considerable asset to his future career as a diplomat. In 1835, he was appointed British Resident to the African tribes of the Eastern Cape Province. When British rule was more fully implemented, he was given increasingly important posts, and between 1856 to 1877 he...[Read More] (Bio by: wildgoose)
Pietermaritzburg Cemetery, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Smythe, Quentin George Murray b. August 6, 1916 d. October 22, 1997
World War II Victoria Cross Medal. He served as a Sergeant in the Royal Natal Carabineers. At Alem Hamza, Libya, on June 5, 1942, during an attack on an enemy strong-point Sergeant Smythe took command of the platoon when his officer was severely wounded. Although he was wounded in the head, he continued to lead the advance, stalking an anti-tank position, he attacked and captured it single-handed killing several of the enemy. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Durban Crematorium, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Wood, Richard d. April 15, 1838
Industrialist. One of the founders of Durban, South Africa. Signed the letter requesting that Gardiner found a mission at the Bay on March 14, 1835. He attended the meeting held at Port Natal on June 23, 1835, to plan the town of Durban and build a church; and he signed the petition of the same date to Sir B. D'Urban, asking that Natal be made a British colony. His wife and children, including his young son William, arrived at the Bay in Circe in September or October 1835; they lived with him...[Read More]
Memorial at Old Fort Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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