Redvers Buller was a British Army officer born on December 7, 1839, in Devon, England. He is best known for his role during the Second Boer War, where he was appointed as the commander of British forces in South Africa. Buller faced significant challenges, including early defeats, but he was later successful in several key battles. Buller was promoted to the rank of major-general and received various honors for his service, including the title of Baron Buller. His military career spanned several conflicts, and he was involved in the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. He passed away on June 2, 1908.