| Date | 17 June 1879 |
|---|---|
| Source | The London Gazette of 17 Jun 1879, Num. 24734, p. 3966 |
| Reference | ZW-0001 |
| Volume | Zulu War |
| Collection | Victoria Cross Recipients |
Colonel Buller displayed exceptional bravery during the retreat at Inhlobana on March 28, 1879. He rescued Captain C. D’Arcy and Lieutenant C. Everitt of the Frontier Light Horse, carrying them on separate occasions to safety on his horse while being pursued by Zulus. Later, he saved a trooper whose horse was exhausted, preventing him from being killed by the Zulus who were close behind.
Extract from The London Gazette
| Name: | General Sir Redvers Henry Buller, VC GCB GCMG |
| Born: | 7 Dec 1839; Downes House, Crediton, Devon. |
| Died: | 2 Jun 1908; Downes House, Crediton, Devon. |
| Buried: | Holy Cross Churchyard, Crediton, Devon. |
| Unit: | 60th ( The King’s Royal Rifle Corps) Regiment of Foot |
| Date of Action: | 28 Mar 1879 |
| Place: | Hlobane Mountain, Zululand |
| Rank: | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
| Gazetted: | The London Gazette of 17 Jun 1879, Num. 24734, p. 3966 |
| VC No: | 376 |
| Presented: | 9 Sep 1879 by Queen Victoria at Balmoral Castle. |
| Displayed: | The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum in Winchester |
| References: | [13] [14] |
| Connection: | Educated at Eton College. Named on the VC/GC Memorial at Eton College. |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George China Medal (1857 – 60), 2 clasps |