Memorial Imperial Light Infantry

This memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Imperial Light Infantry who were killed 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.

Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!

Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries
• Photos: Wikimedia Commons