Honouring fallen soldiers

The Reveille Shellhole commemorated the 100 year anniversary of the World War One Battle of Delville Wood, on July 17.

The Benoni High School Pipe band’s Jason Esterhuizen (left), Timothy Reynolds and John Engles were part of the parade.

The 1916 battle claimed the lives of over 2 500 South African soldiers.

A Delville Wood Parade was held by the Memorable Order Of Tin Hats (Moths), the Benoni High School Pipe Band and Scouts, in memory of the battle.

A march, the lowering of the South African flag and the laying of wreaths were all part of the parade.

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Denis McDonald lays a stone in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.

Father and son Kevin and Steven Gunzenhauser also attended the parade on July 17.

John Keats lays a stone in remembrance of the soldiers who fell during the Battle of Delville Wood, in 1916.

A Delville Wood Parade was held at the Moth Reveille Shellhole, on July 17.

A group of men honour fallen comrades.

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