Identity
Person No.
31770
Service No.
77264414BG
Last Name
First Name
Sidney Colin
Initials
S C
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
29
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Killed in action, at Mome Gorge, during Bambatha / Zulu Rebellion of 1906
Grave Reference
Location
Country
Locality
Cemetery
Coordinates
Additional Information
Notes
Son of D. M. McFarlane, of Malvern. Born Adelaide, South Australia. A farmer and contractor. Formerly saw service with the Second South Australian Contingent and in the 6th South Australian contingent. Took up business in South Africa. Was involved with the South Australian War Graves fund by providing free transport of the crosses for South Australian men who died in the war 1899-1902.
Citation
DSO LG 31 October 1902 - "S C MacFarlane, Lieutenant, South Australian Contingent. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". MID LG 1 August 1901 with the 6th South Australian Imperial Bushmen - "For exhibiting conspicuous gallantry and fearless leading of their men"
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project