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mhomac
Joined: 15 May 2010 Posts: 779 Location: South Lanarkshire
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 4:41 pm Post subject: Campbell family, Glenorchy Church |
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This large memorial has several military men mentioned who died in the 1880's.
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mhomac
Joined: 15 May 2010 Posts: 779 Location: South Lanarkshire
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 5:11 pm Post subject: Ian Alastair Campbell 1899 |
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Found in Glenorchy Church.
The Battle of Elandslaagte was a battle of the Second Boer War, and one of the few clear-cut tactical victories won by the British during that conflict. However, the British force retreated afterwards, throwing away their advantage.
Gordon Highlanders in 1899. 2nd Gordons played a key role in the flanking infantry attack at the Battle of Elandslaagte on 21st October 1899 |
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