Allan Wilson (army officer)
Allan Wilson | |
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| Born | 1856 Glen Urquhart, Scotland |
| Died | 4 December 1893 (aged 36–37) Shangani River, Rhodesia |
| Buried | Matopos Hills, Rhodesia |
| Allegiance | Cape Colony |
| Branch | Cape Colonial Forces |
| Service years | 1877–1893 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Frontier Armed & Mounted Police Cape Mounted Rifles |
| Commands | Victoria Column |
| Conflicts | Xhosa Wars |
| Awards | South Africa Medal British South Africa Company Medal |
Major Allan Wilson (1856 – 4 December 1893) was a Scottish-born army officer. He is best known for his leadership of the Shangani Patrol in the First Matabele War. His death fighting overwhelming odds made him a national hero in Britain and Rhodesia.