Headstone Major General Edward R.P. Woodgate

This gravestone commemorates the British Major General Edward R.P. Woodgate, killed on 24 January 1900 in the Battle of Spioenkop.

The Battle of Spioenkop (Spion Kop) took place from 20 to 24 January 1900 between the Boer troops the South African Republic and the Orange Free State and British forces, during the campaign to relieve Ladysmith. The battle was won by the Boer. 243 Brits and 68 Boer were killed.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Nicolette de Lange