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Boer War 1899-1902
The Fred Wylie Memorial in the Rotorua Government Gardens Rotorua, a marble statue built by Parkinson and sons Auckland
Extract from Brigade Orders
The death of King's Sergt. F. Wylie is deeply regretted
A brave man and a good soldier.Ext Capt Walker–
He was brave as a lion. He recaptured unaided a 15-pr gun, taking two prisoners in the action at Hartebeestfontein
25th march 1901. Promoted King's Sergt by command, subsequently joining the Seventh Contingent he was killed while leading the attack in action at Klipfontein 26th may 1901.
aged 25 years.
Fama semper vivat

Description
Boer War 1899-1902
The Fred Wylie Memorial in the Rotorua Government Gardens Rotorua, a marble statue built by Parkinson and sons Auckland
Extract from Brigade Orders
The death of King's Sergt. F. Wylie is deeply regretted
A brave man and a good soldier.Ext Capt Walker–
He was brave as a lion. He recaptured unaided a 15-pr gun, taking two prisoners in the action at Hartebeestfontein
25th march 1901. Promoted King's Sergt by command, subsequently joining the Seventh Contingent he was killed while leading the attack in action at Klipfontein 26th may 1901.
aged 25 years.
Fama semper vivat