Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), General Sir Redvers Buller V.C. - South Africa
... 9th cape frontier war... during the 9th Cape Frontier War in 1878 and the Anglo-Zulu War... africa 9th cape frontier war anglo-zulu war victoria cross battle ...
General Sir Redvers Henry Buller served in South Africa during the 9th Cape Frontier War in 1878 and the Anglo-Zulu War in 1879. In the Zulu War he commanded the mounted infantry under Sir Evelyn Wood. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery under fire at the Battle of Hlobane.
He served in the First Boer War and was Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in South Africa during the Second Boer War.
Other awards he received were Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. He also received the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Plymouth in 1901.Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cardsredvers henry buller, general, south africa, 9th cape frontier war, anglo-zulu war, victoria cross, battle of hlobane, first boer war, commander-in-chief, second boer war, knight grand cross of the order of st michael and st george, knight grand cross of the order of the bath, plymouth