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Charles Edward Ernest Umphelby | |
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| Born | 13 June 1853 Richmond, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 12 March 1900 (aged 46) Bloemfontein, Orange Free State (now Free State, South Africa) |
| Buried | President Brand Cemetery, Bloemfontein |
| Allegiance | Colony of Victoria |
| Branch | Victorian Permanent Artillery |
| Years of service | 1881–1900 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | Western District Garrison Artillery |
| Battles / wars | Second Boer War |
| Awards | Mentioned in Despatches |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Arundel Austin |
Charles Edward Ernest Umphelby (13 June 1853 – 12 March 1900) was an Australian military officer and colonial artillery commander. He is recognized as the highest-ranking Australian officer killed during the Second Boer War.
Early life and family
[edit]Umphelby was born in Richmond, Victoria, to Charles Washington Umphelby and Lydia Marzetti. His father was a captain in the Victorian Yeomanry and a prominent merchant in colonial Victoria. In 1875, Charles married Ann Arundel Austin, daughter of Thomas Austin of Barwon Park. The couple settled near Warrnambool and managed Dwarroon Station.
Military career
[edit]Umphelby began his military service by joining the Militia Garrison Artillery at Warrnambool on 20 June 1881. He was appointed lieutenant in the Permanent Artillery in March 1885 and promoted to captain on 1 January 1888. In 1894, he achieved the rank of major and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1897. He commanded the Western District Garrison Artillery and, in 1890, took over command of Fort Queenscliff.
In 1889, the Victorian government sent him to England for various military courses. At the outbreak of the Second Boer War, Umphelby was one of four special service officers recommended for service in South Africa. He sailed on the Aberdeen with a New South Wales contingent.
Service in the Second Boer War and death
[edit]Upon arrival in South Africa, Umphelby served as a press censor in Cape Town before transferring to a howitzer division at Modder River. He was appointed staff officer to Colonel Barker. On 10 March 1900, during the Battle of Driefontein, Umphelby was mortally wounded by a Mauser bullet while observing enemy positions. He died two days later, on 12 March 1900, at a field hospital near Driefontein.
Legacy
[edit]Umphelby was buried in President Brand Cemetery in Bloemfontein. In 2019, a memorial was erected at his burial site to commemorate him and other soldiers who died in the battle.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Australian War Memorial – Lt Col Charles Edward Ernest Umphelby
- Virtual War Memorial Australia – Charles Edward Umphelby
- Lt Col Charles Edward Ernest Umphelby Memorial – Places of Pride