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Wauchope Road

Wauchope Road Blue Plaque - Sourced by Kathy Munro
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This road was named after Major General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope, Laird of Niddrie (Scotland), and veteran of many Imperial campaigns. He was killed in action at Magersfontein on 16 December 1899 commanding the Highland Brigade which included his own regiment, the Black Watch.

Plaque Location:
Gauteng
Johannesburg
Parktown
Plaque Address:

Wauchope Road, Parktown West

Plaque Category:
Battles
Military
People
South African War
Streets, Roads, Passes
Plaque Organisation:
Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

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