Frank Bourne blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Frank Bourne 1855-1945 Colour Sargeant at the Battle for Rorke's Drift 22-23 January 1879 lived here Recorded plaque organisation: London Borough of Bromley.

Frank Bourne was a Colour Sergeant in the British Army, notable for his bravery during the Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879, where he defended the mission station against overwhelming Zulu forces. His actions, along with those of other defenders, were recognized as crucial in repelling the attack and earned him lasting historical significance.