Poems: New and Old (Newbolt)/On Spion Kop

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4689198Poems: New and Old — On Spion KopHenry Newbolt

On Spion Kop

Foremost of all on battle's fiery steepHere Vertue^[1] fell, and here he sleeps his sleep,A fairer name no Roman ever gaveTo stand sole monument on Valour's grave.

↑ Major N. H. Vertue, of the Buffs, Brigade-Major to General Woodgate, was buried where he fell, on the edge of Spion Kop, in front of the British position.

[1] Major N. H. Vertue, of the Buffs, Brigade-Major to General Woodgate, was buried where he fell, on the edge of Spion Kop, in front of the British position.

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