Brigadier-General Robert Broadwood died on 21 June 1917, from wounds received in battle during WW1, at the age of 55.
During the South African War (1899-1902) he served as a Cavalry Officer, with his most notable involvement being as commander of British forces at the Battle of Sanna’s Post in March 1900.
He saw action in the guerrilla phase of the war, mainly in command of Commonwealth forces who fought during the war.
