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Alexander Jordaan placed a poppy at the grave of Pilot Office K.H. Wright from the Royal Air Force that was a friend of his father.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees had the opportunity to place a poppy at the graves. Alexander Jordaan placed a poppy at the grave of Pilot Office K.H. Wright from the Royal Air Force that was a friend of his father.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamilton Cemetery is one of the Free State&#8217;s most historically significant military burial sites. This cemetery contains 83 Commonwealth war graves spanning both World Wars. 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