The Grave of Joseph Crowe VC in Uitenhage

The grave was relocated on 5 February 1977 to the Moth Garden of Remembrance in Uitenhage, South Africa. Unfortunately, by 2011 the Moth Hall was up for sale and a new location for the grave was yet to be found. Google Earth Co-ordinates are : 33° 46.083'S 25° 23.926'E or Download the KMZ File The VC was destroyed in a fire at his sister's farm, and it is not known if an official replacement was issued. Burial site information courtesy of Jonathan Ossher, with thanks to Clive and Tim Emmerson, as well as Kevin Brazier, author of "The COMPLETE VICTORIA CROSS, A Full Chronological Record of All Holders of Britain's Highest Award for Gallantry". Photograph of Joseh Crowe's grave courtesy of Ronnie Lovemore (June 2011). Some images open in a new window.









© DR Walker 2011-2012. Created 18 June 2011