Boer War Monument - Calgary, Alberta
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N 51° 02.476 W 114° 04.213
11U E 705380 N 5658498
This monument is dedicated to Albertans that served in the South African War of 1899 - 1902. It is located in Central Memorial Park in Calgary, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM5JY8
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 01/15/2009
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The figure seated atop the horse depicts Russ Boyle, who later became the first combat commander of the Tenth Battalion, CEF. Boyle was killed in the first action of the battalion, at Kitcheners' Wood during the fighting for St. Julien as part of the Second Battle of Ypres. Despite his likeness being used for the statue Lieutenant Colonel Boyle's name does not appear on the monument, dedicated simply to those Albertans that fought in South Africa from 1899 - 1902.
The statue also dispels the urban myth that suggests the number of feet an equestrian statue has in the air will tell you the fate of the rider. Urban mythology would have one believe that a man depicted on a horse with one or more feet off the ground was killed in battle. Lieutenant Colonel Boyle's horse has all four feet solidly on the ground.
Which Boer War?: Not listed
Boer War Website: Not listed
First Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed
Second Boer War (Alternate Name): Not listed
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