Walter Long (lieutenant)
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Walter Hillyar Colquhoun Long (20 October 1858 – 18 February 1892) was a British Second Lieutenant who fought in the First Boer War.[1] He was originally a second lieutenant in the 6th Dragoons, but was then transferred to the 94th Regiment of Foot on 27 March 1880.[2] As part of the 94th Regiment, he played a crucial part in the defence of Lydenburg during a three month siege in 1881.[3][4][5] He was the son of the British politician Walter Long.[6] He took his life at the Grosvenor Hotel, Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster,[7] after being court-martialled and criticised for his conduct of the defence of Lydenburg.
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Lieutenant Walter Hillyar Colquhoun Long | |
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Born | (1858-10-20)20 October 1858 London, United Kingdom |
Died | 18 February 1892(1892-02-18) (aged 33) London, United Kingdom |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Unit | 6th Dragoons 94th Foot |
Battles/wars | First Boer War |
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