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William Penn Symons Biography and Timeline

Follow William Penn Symons through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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William Penn Symons, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1899–1899Years on this page

1899

Battle of Talana Hill

Major General · Dundee Garrison Commander · Talana Hill · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Symons leads the British attack at Talana Hill and is mortally wounded during the fighting.

Role range: 1899-1902

Death from Talana Hill Wounds

Major General · Dundee Garrison Commander · Dundee · Warfare / Boer War, 2nd

Symons dies from wounds received while commanding British forces at the Battle of Talana Hill.

Role range: 1899-1902

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