Remembering our heroes
Known as one of the bloodiest battles that was fought by South Africans, the soldiers who died in the Battle of Delville Wood (1916) will always be remembered.
A Delville Wood Parade was conducted by members of the Memorable Order Of Tin Hats (Moth) in memory of the 99th anniversary of Delvillle Wood.
The parade was held at the Reveille Shellhole, Benoni, on July 19, to pay respect to fellow soldiers.
A march, the lowering of the South African flag and the laying of the wreaths were all part of the parade, with Moth Joe Borain and Moth Eric Brown doing the welcome and address.
The war displayed South African’s fighting spirit and great skill on the battlefield, fighting against the pride of the German army.
Facing extremely harsh circumstances the soldiers continued to fight to defend the wood.
After five days and six nights, they were forced into a corner of the wood following orders to hold the wood at all costs and they did just that.
“The role of soldiers is to serve the community as well as the poor and the elderly,” said Borain.
He said soldiers will always be united in achieving a common goal of protecting innocent civilians from the enemy.
