Colenso, KwaZulu-Natal
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1 General Louis Botha’s Commando
2 Boksburg Commando
3 Colenso
4 Krugersdorp Commando
5 Wakkerstrom Commando
6 Ermelo Commando
7 Swaziland Police
8 Ermelo Commando
9 British Camp, Chievely
10 Tugela River
Colenso is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1855 at a ford on the Tugela River. It was named after the Anglican bishop of Natal and champion of the Zulu cause, John William Colenso. The first major battle of the Anglo-Boer War was fought here in 1899. George Ravenhill was awarded a VC Cross for his galantry during this battle.
[edit] See also
- William Colenso and John William Colenso (cousins).
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