# Colonel Buxton — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Colonel Buxton in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Buxton

**First appearance:** 0109-book-ix-balancing-for-a-last-effort

## Who they are

British officer commanding a camel corps unit.

## In the story

### [LXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxiv)

Mentioned as leading the Camel Corps that eventually captures Mudowwara in August 1918.

### [XCIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xcix)

Commands the Camel Corps; Lawrence guides his force through Rumm, noting his patience and Arabic skills.

### [CI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/ci)

Leads the successful assault on Mudowwara, capturing prisoners and destroying infrastructure.

### [CII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cii)

Commands the Camel Corps, meets with Lawrence at Bair to discuss rations and logistics.

### [CIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/ciii)

Buxton commands the Camel Corps and is described as understanding, well read, and bold. Lawrence enjoys his company and observes the orderly work of his men.

### [CIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/civ)

Commands the Imperial Camel Corps, adapting their tactics and training for irregular desert fighting.

### [CV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/cv)

Commands the Camel Corps, agrees to call off the attack to avoid casualties.

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