Natal Field ForceDecember 1880
Leads British forces attempting to relieve Transvaal garrisons.
Historical person
George Pomeroy Colley Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Pomeroy Colley, based on 12 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
12 records1880–188111 events6 places
Chronological biography
1880
1881
Battle of Laings Nek28 January 1881
Fails to break through Boer positions at Laings Nek.
British Defeat at Laing's Nek28 January 1881
British forces suffer a serious reverse while attempting to enter Transvaal.
Laing's Nek Assault28 January 1881
Leads an unsuccessful assault on Boer positions at Laing's Nek.
Battle of Ingogo8 February 1881
Fights Boer forces at Schuinshoogte during another attempted advance.
Battle of Schuinshoogte8 February 1881
Smit leads a Boer force which inflicts serious losses under a force led by Colley
Battle of Schuinshoogte8 February 1881
Suffers another reverse against Boer marksmen.
British Reverse at Schuinshoogte8 February 1881
The engagement leaves the British column with heavy casualties.
Battle of Majuba27 February 1881
Colley is killed as the Boer victory at Majuba secures Transvaal autonomy.
Battle of Majuba Hill27 February 1881
Is killed during the Boer victory at Majuba.
Death of George Pomeroy Colley27 February 1881
His death ends his command during the First Boer War.
Majuba Hill Defeat27 February 1881
Is killed during the disastrous British defeat at Majuba Hill.
Titles and roles
Major General · Major General · British Commander
Record provenance
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