Anthony Durnford
Anthony William Durnford | |
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Anthony Durnford in 1870 | |
| Born | 24 May 1830 |
| Died | 22 January 1879 (aged 48) Isandlwana, South Africa |
| Buried | St George's Garrison Church, Fort Napier, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1848–1879 |
| Rank | Brevet Colonel |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
| Commands | No. 2 Column, Zululand Invasion Force |
| Conflicts | |
| Spouse | Frances Tranchell |
Lieutenant-Colonel (substantive grade) Anthony William Durnford (24 May 1830 – 22 January 1879) was a British Army officer of the Royal Engineers who served in the Anglo-Zulu War. Breveted colonel effective 31 December 1878, Durnford is mainly known for his defeat by the Zulus at the Battle of Isandlwana, which was a disaster for the British Army.