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Redvers Buller

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British general (1839-1908)

Lived 1839 to 1908 · aged 68
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General Sir Redvers Henry Buller,, was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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Arms of Buller: Sable, on a cross argent quarter pierced of the field four eagles displayed of the first[1]Arms of Buller: Sable, on a cross argent quarter pierced of the field four eagles displayed of the first[1]"Downes, seat of James Buller Esq", watercolour by Rev. John Swete, dated 1797"Downes, seat of James Buller Esq", watercolour by Rev. John Swete, dated 1797Buller's VC action, painted by H. Montagu Love (1905)Buller's VC action, painted by H. Montagu Love (1905)1905 bronze Equestrian statue of Sir Redvers Buller in Exeter, by Adrian Jones[19]1905 bronze Equestrian statue of Sir Redvers Buller in Exeter, by Adrian Jones[19]Redvers Buller and his wife, Lady Audrey TownshendRedvers Buller and his wife, Lady Audrey TownshendMonument in Holy Cross Church, Crediton, to Redvers BullerMonument in Holy Cross Church, Crediton, to Redvers BullerMemorial in Exeter CathedralMemorial in Exeter Cathedral

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Victoria Cross
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

Connected to Redvers 6

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General Sir Redvers Henry Buller,, was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He served as Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in South Africa during the early months of the Second Boer War and subsequently commanded the army in Natal until his return to England in November 1900.

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Lived 1839 to 1908 · aged 68
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