A Choice Collection of Medals and Other Items Relating to The Defence of Kimberley

Portrait Photograph, 166 x 107mm., of Colonel Robert George Kekewich, 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, card by Middlebrook’s, Kimberley, signed in ink, ‘Robert Kekewich, Col. 10th July 1902’, good condition
£60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Choice Collection of Medals and Other Items Relating to The Defence of Kimberley.

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During the Second Boer War, Robert George Kekewich (1854-1914) was Lieutenant-Colonel in command of the 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. He commanded the garrison at the successful defence of Kimberley, 15 October 1899-15 February 1900. For his services he was created a Companion of the Order of the Bath and received the brevet of Colonel. He was specially promoted Major-General in August 1902 for his victory over the Boers at the battle of Rooiwal, 11 April 1902.