Frederic Augustus Thesiger who later became Lord Chelmsford, died on 9 April 1905 aged 77.
Chelmsford was in command of the central force which invaded Zululand in 1879 and camped at the foot of Isandlwana.
Chelmsford decided to split his force to try and find the main Zulu force. He was out with half the force, looking for the Zulus when those who were left at the camp at Isandlwana were attacked and annihilated by the Zulus on 22 January 1879.
