Allan Wilson (1856 - December 4, 1893), was born in Scotland. He went to Cape Colony and joined the Cape Mounted Rifles, earning a commission in the Basuto Police. Later he joined the Bechuanaland Exploration Company and was sent as their representative to Fort Victoria (now Masvingo) in Matabeleland, serving as the senior officer in the Victoria Volunteers. He became a Major and was killed while leading the Shangani Patrol. Wikipedia
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