"A" Squadron, South African Horse (South African Army)
Date Of Birth:
06/11/1882
Died:
23/12/1916 (Died of Illness)
Age:
34
Summary
John Burrowes was the son of William and Mary Burrowes. He was born on 6th November 1882, one of five children all born in Dungannon. John was a drapery salesman prior to emigrating to South Africa. Corporal John Burrowes was serving with ‘A’ Squadron. 4th South African Horse when he died from a malignant fever contracted during the arduous campaign on 23rd December 1916.
Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery is located on the right (eastern/coastal) side of Bagamoyo Road, which heads north-west along the coast from the centre of Dar-Es-Salaam and is clearly marked. It is about 5 kilometres from the city centre, and a roadside direction sign indicates the turn off for Bagamoyo Road into the lane leading to the cemetery.
