Vlakfontein

Vlakfontein

Vlakfontein

Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Vlakfontein is a small settlement in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. During the Second Boer War it was the site of a guerrilla action against the British forces where a Victoria Cross was awarded to William John English of the Scottish Horse for conspicuous gallantry.[1]

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  1. [1]
    Harris, J. D. "The other Vlakfontein: An action in the Anglo-Boer War, 3 July 1901". 9 (6). South African Military history journal. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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