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COMMANDER // 1859–1912

Harry Scobell

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1859 – 1912

186018701880189019001910Second Boer War · 1899-1902Battle of Silkaatsnek — July 11, 1900 · United Kingdom · Second Boer WarBattle of Groenkloof — September 5, 1901 · United Kingdom · Second Boer War

Active service 1900–1901 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 41.

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Major-General Sir Henry Jenner Scobell, KCVO, CB was a British Army officer who served as the last officer in command of Cape Colony before the formation of the Union of South Africa.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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