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COMMANDER // 1831–1898

George Frederick Gildea

2 battles1 war

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1831 – 1898

184018501860187018801890First Boer War · 1880-1881Battle of Elandsfontein — January 16, 1881 · United Kingdom · First Boer WarBattle of Rooihuiskraal — February 12, 1881 · United Kingdom · First Boer War

Active service 1881 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 50.

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George Frederick Gildea was a British Lieutenant Colonel of Irish origin who was notable for commanding the 69th Foot during the First Boer War.

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Battles (2)

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