Frank Bourne
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For the American classicist, see Frank Card Bourne.
Lieutenant-Colonel Frank Edward Bourne OBE DCM (27 April 1855 – 9 May 1945) was a decorated British soldier who participated in the defence of Rorke's Drift during the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War.
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Frank Bourne | |
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Born | (1855-04-27)27 April 1855 Balcombe, England |
Died | 9 May 1945(1945-05-09) (aged 90) Beckenham, London, England |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom/British Empire |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1872–1907, 1914–1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Unit | 24th Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War World War I |
Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Conduct Medal |
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