Siege of Kimberley15 October 1899
Kekewich commands the garrison as Boer forces cut Kimberley off from the surrounding territory.
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Robert George Kekewich Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Robert George Kekewich, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
5 records1899–19025 events3 places
Chronological biography
1899
Surrender Demand Rejected6 November 1899
Kekewich rejects a Boer demand to surrender before the bombardment of Kimberley intensifies.
1900
Relief of Kimberley15 February 1900
Kekewich receives the relieving cavalry after his garrison has held Kimberley through a four-month siege.
1901
Battle of Moedwil30 September 1901
Kekewich directs the defence of his camp at Moedwil and is wounded during the Boer attack.
1902
Battle of Rooiwal11 April 1902
Kekewich's entrenched force defeats a mounted Boer attack at Rooiwal in one of the war's final major battles.
Titles and roles
Colonel · British Column Commander · Lieutenant Colonel · Kimberley Garrison Commander
Record provenance
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