Near LHS is the Gordon Monument, built in 1817 by the family of the late Lt. Col Alexander Gordon. Gordon was one of Wellington's ADCs and was mortally wounded during the battle, expiring the following day.
Across the road of the Kings German Legion memorial. This bears the names of those who fell in the battle, with 2md Light Battalion - the defenders of LHS - featuring prominently. I was intrigued to find among the rather more Teutonic names that of Fanrich (Ensign) Friedrich Robertson. I'd love to know what his family background was.
Being from the Airfix generation I do very much appreciate seeing photos of the famous farm. Thanks very much!
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