Frank Rhodes (British Army officer)

Colonel

Frank Rhodes

CB DSO
Colonel; Frank Rhodes; CB DSO
Birth name	Francis William Rhodes
Nickname	Frank
Born	9 April 1850; Saint Michaels, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Died	21 September 1905 (aged 55); Groot Schuur, Cape Colony
Place of burial	Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Service years	1873–1896; 1899–1903
Rank	Colonel
Unit	1st Royal Dragoons
Conflicts	Sudan Campaign: Battles of El Teb Battle of Khartoum Battle of Tamai Battle of Abu Klea Battle of Omdurman; Second Matabele War; Second Boer War: Siege of Ladysmith Relief of Mafeking;
Awards	Distinguished Service Order;; Khedive's Star;; British South Africa Company Medal;; Order of the Bath; Order of the Medjidie;
Relations	Cecil Rhodes (brother)
Other work	Administrator of Mashonaland;; Reform Committee (Transvaal);; War correspondent;

Colonel Francis William Rhodes CB DSO (9 April 1850 – 21 September 1905) was a British military officer. He is perhaps the best known member of the Rhodes family after his mining magnate brother Cecil.