Anthony William Durnford | |
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.jpg) Anthony Durnford in 1870 | |
| Born | 24 May 1830 Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland |
| Died | 22 January 1879 (aged 48) Isandlwana, South Africa |
| Buried | St George's Garrison Church, Fort Napier, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1848–1879 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
| Unit | Royal Engineers |
| Commands | No. 2 Column, Zululand Invasion Force |
| Battles / wars | |
| Spouse(s) | Frances Tranchell |
Lieutenant-Colonel Anthony William Durnford (24 May 1830 – 22 January 1879) was an Irish career British Army officer of the Royal Engineers who served in the Anglo-Zulu War. Breveted colonel, Durnford is mainly known for his defeat by the Zulus at the Battle of Isandlwana, which was a disaster for the British Army.