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Caird, Lieutenant Charles Douglas, Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Kleinfontein, October 24th, 1901, was born in 1867, and educated at Cheltenham. He was formerly a Captain in the 4th Battalion Devonshire Regiment, and had been serving in South Africa since March 1901, with the 5th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, composed of Northumberland, Shropshire and Worcestershire Companies. He held the rank of Lieutenant in the army. His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.

Calvert, Lieutenant Noel Leonard, 6th Dragoon Guards

He was killed in action October 19th, 1900, near Bethel, during the march of Lieutenant General Sir J D P French's column to Heidelberg. He was born in December 1877, entered the 6th Dragoon Guards from the West Kent Militia November 1899, and was promoted Lieutenant October 3rd, 1900. Lieutenant Calvert joined his regiment in South Africa, and served in ORC and the Transvaal.

Cameron, Lieutenant Allan, DSO, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders

He was killed in action at Graspan near Reitz, on June 6th, 1901.  He was born on November 4th, 1878, educated at Allhallows School, Honiton, and entered the Gordon Highlanders from the 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers (Roscommon Militia), in October 1899, being promoted Lieutenant May 1900.  He saw much service during the war.  He was present at the actions at Modder River and Magersfontein, and the surrender of Cronje at Paardeberg.  Lieutenant Cameron was killed while assisting to defend a post against very superior numbers.  At the time of his death he was serving with the Mounted Infantry of his Battalion  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th, 1901, also in the despatch of General Lord Kitchener of July 28th, 1901, for "most conspicuous gallantry" and for "having been brought to notice on several previous occasions."  He was awarded the DSO for his services.

See his DSO entry.

Cameron, Lieutenant Patrick, Kitchener's Horse

Died at Wynberg, ORC, on May 6th, 1901.

Campbell, Lieutenant Alfred Corkram, 6th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Nooitgedacht, December 13th, 1900.  He was the son of Captain Hugh Campbell, RN, formerly Commander of the Royal Yacht "Victoria and Albert", and educated at Eton.  Lieutenant Campbell belonged to the Lothians and Berwickshire Yeomanry, and was gazetted to the Imperial Yeomanry, with the rank of Lieutenant in the army, May 1900, joining the 6th battalion in November.  He was killed while leading and rallying his men to support a detached party which had been attacked by the Boers at early dawn.  The yeomen had to climb a precipitous hill 1,000 feet high.  Sir A Conan Doyle thus describes what took place.  "One by one the yeomen darted over the edge and endeavoured to find some cover in face of an infernal point blank fire.  Captain Mudie of the Staff who went first was shot down.  So was Purvis of the Fifes who followed him.  The others springing over their bodies rushed for a small trench and tried to restore the fight.  Lieutenant Campbell, a gallant young fellow, was shot dead as he rallied his men.  Of 27 of the Fifeshires upon the hill, 6 were killed and 11 wounded".

Campbell, Captain Ernest George, 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade

He died on July 23rd, 1900, of wounds received two days previously in action near Bergendal.  He was born in June 1873, educated at Eton and entered the Rifle Brigade December 1892, being promoted Lieutenant in July 1895, and Captain, April 1900.  He served with the Tochi Field Force in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India in 1897-98, and was granted the medal with clasp.  Captain Campbell fell while leading his men to storm a strong Boer position at Bergendal.  Sir R Buller in his despatch of September 13th, 1900, much regrets the death of Captain Campbell who led his company "most gallantly" LG, February 8th, 1901.

Campbell, Major George, 1st Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment)

Died of dysentery, at Middelburg, Transvaal, on March 4th, 1902.  The eldest son of  Sir George Campbell, MP, he was born in February 1861, and educated at Clifton.  He entered the 8th King's Regiment, January 1880, was promoted Lieutenant in February 1881, Captain November 1887, and Major November 1898.  He was well known as a hunter of big game.  Major Campbell was adjutant of volunteers from July 1896, to July 1901, when he proceeded to South Africa, being appointed commandant at Godwaan.

Campbell, 2nd Lieutenant Harry Alexander, Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Vlakfontein, May 29th, 1901.  He was a son of Colonel J A Campbell, who saw long service in India.  2nd Lieutenant Campbell joined the Imperial Yeomanry in March 1901, from the Coorg and Mysore Volunteer Rifle Corps.  He was with Lumsden's Horse throughout the advance of Field Marshal Earl Roberts from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, and was in several severe engagements, having been wounded while crossing the Vaal River.

Campbell, 2nd Lieutenant Ian Alastair, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders

Died of wounds received October 21st, 1899, at the battle of Elandslaagte.  He was born in August 1876, educated at Cheltenham and entered the Gordon Highlanders from the Militia, in May 1898.  He proceeded with his battalion to Natal in September 1899.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.

Campbell, Lieutenant J C Campbell, Cape Garrison Artillery

He was killed in an accident to an armoured train at Daspoort, on May 5th, 1902.

Campbell, 2nd Lieutenant James Ronald McOram, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders

He died of wounds received in action at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was born in 1880, educated at Eton, joined the Gordon Highlanders from the Militia, May 1899, and embarked with the 1st battalion for South Africa in October.  He then served with the Kimberley Relief Force.

 

Campion, Lieutenant Charles, Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Vlakfontein, May 29th, 1901.  He was the fourth son of Colonel W H, and the Honourable Mrs Campion, of Danny, near Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, and nephew of Lord Hampden.  He was 24 years of age and educated at Eton. He went out with the Ceylon Mounted Infantry, as a trooper, and after a time served with Brigadier General Broadwood's column, afterwards proceeding to Pretoria as Superintendent of the Police, and eventually joined the Imperial Yeomanry as Lieutenant.

Cantor, Lieutenant Montagu Grant, 2nd Battalion Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)

He was killed February 6th, 1901, at Bothwell, in the attack made by Botha on Major General Smith-Dorrien's force.  Lieutenant Cantor was born September 1877, entered the West Yorkshire Regiment from the 4th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, in January 1899, and was promoted Lieutenant the following November.  He was mentioned in General Lord Kitchener's despatch of July 28th, 1901, for having, during the attack on Bothwell, "headed a party sent to reinforce the trenches, and led most gallantly till killed".

Carbutt, Lieutenant Edward Goddard, U Battery Royal Horse Artillery

He was killed in action at Kimberley, February 14th-16th, 1900.  He was born September 1871, educated at Malvern College, and entered the Royal Artillery in July 1891, being promoted Lieutenant July 1894.  Lieut Carbutt embarked for South Africa in December 1899, with his battery, which then formed part of the force under Lieutenant General Sir J D P French, assembled at Modder River Camp for the relief of Kimberley.

Carey, Lieutenant Seymour James Carey, 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment

He was killed in action, near Rensburg, January 6th, 1900.  He was a son of A Carey of 21 Rosary Gardens, London was born January 1874 and educated at St Paul's School.  He entered the Suffolk Regiment in January 1895, being promoted Lieutenant May1897.  Lieutenant Carey served as Chief of Police in the Monofatsi district of Crete, from November 1898, to July 1899, and was mentioned in despatches for the services he rendered in that capacity.  He accompanied his battalion to South Africa in November 1899.  (See Lieutenant Colonel Watson)

Carruthers, Lieutenant Bruce, Canadian Mounted Rifles

He was killed in action at Brakspruit, March 3rd, 1901, on which occasion he greatly distinguished himself.  He was mentioned in the despatch of April 8th, 1902, by General Lord Kitchener who reported that Lieutenant Carruthers being in command of a detachment of the rear-guard, remained in a position of observation in which he eventually found himself isolated and surrounded by a large body of the enemy.  Rejecting all idea of surrender, his small patrol of 21 men fought stubbornly on to the end; no less than six of their number, including Lieutenant Carruthers, being killed, and twelve wounded.  General Lord Kitchener considers there have been "few finer instances of heroism in the whole course of the campaign".

Cary, 2nd Lieutenant Henry James Lucius, 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment

He died of enteric at Standerton, January 2nd, 1901.  He was the only surviving son of Colonel Cary, late Rifle Brigade, who retired in September 1889.  Lieutenant Cary, was born in January 1872 and educated at Wellington.  He entered the Devonshire Regiment, April 1900, from the 3rd Battalion, which was embodied, and in which he was then serving as a captain.

Caskey, Lieutenant Lachlan J, 5th Queensland Bushmen

He was killed in action at Mokaridrift, Caledon River, September 27th, 1901.  He was mentioned in the despatch of General Lord Kitchener, October 8th, 1901, for great gallantry.  It appears that he and Lieutenant P L Tudor, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, with only twelve men, crossed the Caledon River, and kept touch with 200 Boers for three days.  He displayed great bravery the day he fell, holding a position with his small party for three hours against fifty Boers.

Casson, Captain Ferdinand George, Northumberland Fusiliers Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action at Reddersburg, April 3rd, 1900.  He was the son of the Reverend George Casson, of Olde Court, Torquay, was born in March 1864, and educated at Marlborough.  He was a good rider and polo player.  He entered the Northumberland Fusiliers August 1885, being promoted Captain October 1894.  His name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel, in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Cathcart, Captain the Honourable Reginald, 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps

He was killed in the operations on the Tugela, February 22nd, 1900.  He was the fourth son of Earl Cathcart, was born November 1870, and educated at Eton.  He entered the King's Royal Rifle Corps from the Royal Military College in November 1891, being promoted Lieutenant January 1895, and Captain January 25th, 1900.  Captain Cathcart, who was known by Green Jackets as "Reggie" Cathcart, left many to mourn for him.  He was an athlete and sportsman.  In 1896, a team of his battalion, trained and led by him, won at Aldershot the shield presented by HRH the Duke of Connaught, for an obstacle race.  Fifteen Regimental teams, each of 106 officers and men, armed and accoutred, competed, Captain Cathcart held the post of Superintendent of Gymnasia, at Malta, from November 1896, to March 1899, where he was well known.  He belonged to the 4th Battalion, but volunteered for active service with the 3rd Battalion, and proceeded to South Africa in November 1899.  He was present at the battle of Colenso, where his old school friend, "Freddy" Roberts, King's Royal Rifle Corps, fell, and he was one of six brother officers who carried him to his grave at Chieveley.  Captain Cathcart was also at the action at Potgieter's Drift.  At Spion Kop the 3rd King's Royal Rifle Corps attacked the two peaks on the north of that position, the right half battalion took the Sugarloaf hill and the left half battalion captured the centre hill of the range.  Though lame, and suffering from abscess in the foot, Captain Cathcart, with his company, led the left half battalion up the precipitous hill, and they were the first to gain the summit.  An account of this attack will be found in despatches published in the LG, February 8th, 1901, page 951, where "F Company leading under Captain Cathcart" is specially referred to. Captain Cathcart was also present at the various actions round Cingolo Hill. Having crossed the Tugela on the pitch dark night of February 22nd, he was killed by a random shot, which struck him in the forehead, during a charge with fixed swords.  The scene of action, Green Hill, is west of Pieters Station, about three miles due north of Colenso.  A marble obelisk marked the position.  It bears this inscription: "In memory of officers, non commissioned officers, and riflemen, 3rd Batt, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who were killed in action at this spot, February 22nd and 23rd, 1900.  They formed part of picquets which drove off the enemy's attack and held this ridge all night, in spite of determined efforts to dislodge them".  Beneath this inscription appear the names of Captain the Honourable R Cathcart, Sergeant J Flower, and twenty riflemen.

Cathcart, Lieutenant William Harold, 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Mounted Infantry

He died of enteric at Mafeteng, Basutoland, January 7th, 1902.  He was the third son of Colonel the Honourable A M Cathcart, late Grenadier Guards, of Mowbray House, Ripon.  His mother was the only daughter of the third Lord Bolton.  Lieutenant Cathcart was born May 1880, educated at Eton and entered the Worcestershire Regiment from the 3rd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, in April 1900, being promoted Lieutenant the following September.  He served in South Africa during 1901.

Cavendish, 2nd Lieutenant the Honourable Charles William Hugh 17th Lancers

He was killed in action at Diamond Hill, near Pretoria, June 11th, 1900.  He was the only son of Lord Chesham, commanding the Imperial Yeomanry.  He was born September 1878, educated at Eton and entered the 17th Lancers from the Royal Military College in August 1898.  He proceeded to South Africa in February 1900, and served with his regiment in the ORC and Transvaal until killed at Diamond Hill.

Cavendish-Browne, Lieutenant James, 2nd Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Vrede, October 23rd, 1900.  The second son of the Reverend H G Cavendish-Browne, Rector of Bredon, near Tewkesbury.  He was related to Lord Kilmaine and Viscount Frankfort de Montmorency.  Lieutenant Browne belonged to the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars, and offered his services early in the war.  He went out with the Gloucestershire Company as a trooper, but was transferred to the Glamorganshire, as sergeant, and eventually to the Wiltshire Company Imperial Yeomanry, as Lieutenant.

Cawston, Lieutenant Cecil Faulkner, 18th Hussars

He died of wounds received February 2nd, 1901, in action at Roodepoort.  He was the son of George Cawston, one of the founders of the British South Africa Company.  He was born in April 1878, educated at Eton, and entered the 18th Hussars in April 1898.  He joined his regiment in the spring of 1899 in Natal, and was employed before the war surveying the country round Ladysmith.  He was at Dundee when the war broke out, and was present at the battle of Talana Hill and in the retirement to Ladysmith, where he served throughout the siege.  Lieutenant Cawston was invalided home with dysentery, but, recovering, returned to South Africa in September 1900, and was with his regiment until he was mortally wounded while in front of a patrol which he was leading.

Challenor, Captain Robert Richards, Lancashire Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Boschbult, Kleinhardts River, on March 31st, 1902.  He was born in May 1871, entered the Connaught Rangers January 1892, was promoted Lieutenant December 1893, and Captain into the Lancashire Fusiliers, June 1900, joining the first battalion in Crete.  In December 1901, he was seconded for service with the Mounted Infantry in South Africa and served there until killed.  He had been previously slightly wounded.

Chalmers, Captain T W Chalmers, 2nd Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles

He was killed in action near Belfast, November 1900.  He was educated at the Royal Military College, Kingston, Canada, and was a Lieutenant in the Reserve of Officers.  He had previously served in the North-West of Canada in the rebellion of 1885, being granted the medal.  For eight years he was an Inspector of the North-West Mounted Police.  Captain Chalmers saw much service in the South African War near Bothaville, Nooitgedacht, and Belfast.  At the latter battle he was with an advanced guard under Major Saunders, who, during the fight, was wounded.  Captain Chalmers went to his assistance, although Major Saunders implored him not to come to him under such a heavy fire.  He, however, did so, and was killed.  He was commended by Major General Smith-Dorrien for his bravery, who "deplored the death of this splendid officer".  Captain Chalmers was mentioned in General Lord Kitchener's despatch of March 8th, 1901, for "his gallantry and stubborn fighting".  He was buried at Belfast, Transvaal.

Chaloner, Lieutenant Richard Alexander, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

Died at Middlebult on April 21st, 1902, of wounds received in the attack on Major General Kekewich's column at Rooival, ten days previously.  He was born June 1879, educated at Rossall, and entered the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from the 4th Battalion (Royal Tyrone Militia) in March 1900, being promoted Lieutenant June 1900.  At the time of his death he was attached to the Mounted Infantry Company of his battalion.  He had served during the war from early in 1901.  He was buried at Middlebult and his grave marked by a marble tombstone erected by his brother officers.

Chamier, Lieutenant Edwin Harold St Leger, 9th Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery

He died of enteric at Bloemfontein, May 7th, 1900.  The eldest son of Edwin Francis Chamier of Goodrest, Exmouth.  He was born in August 1876, educated at Cheltenham, and entered the Royal Artillery from the Royal Military Academy Woolwich, in November 1895, being promoted Lieutenant November 1898.  Lieutenant Chamier was present at the battles of Paardeberg and Driefontein, and took part in the advance to Bloemfontein. His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Chandler, Lieutenant Edward Heath, Brabant's Horse

He was killed in action at Dordrecht February 16th, 1900.  On this occasion Brabant's Horse greatly distinguished itself.

Chapman, Colonel Lionel James Archer, Royal Field Artillery

He died of enteric at Pretoria on December 3rd, 1900.  He was a son of George Chapman of Dieppe.  He was born July 18th, 1848, and educated at Cheltenham.  He entered the Royal Artillery January 1869, was promoted Captain November 1879, Major April 1885, Lieutenant Colonel June 1895, and brevet Colonel June 1899.  He went out to South Africa in January 1900, in command of the 13th Brigade Division of the Royal Field Artillery.  He served with distinction, and when Commandant of Pienaars River Station he repulsed, on September 27th, 1900, an attack by the Boers.  Colonel Chapman was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901, for his services.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Chapman, Lieutenant W, Natal Mounted Rifles

He was killed in action at Farquhar's Farm, October 30th, 1899.

Chapman, Mr,

He was killed at Willow Grange, November 23rd, 1899.  He was acting as a guide.  Major General Hildyard, in his report of November 24th, 1899, stated that Mr Chapman's services were of the greatest value, his intimate knowledge of the ground alone made it possible to carry out the operations, and added: "I sincerely trust it may be found possible to bestow on his widow some mark of recognition of his distinguished service”.

Charles, Lieutenant Frank P J, 2nd Volunteer Battalion Welsh Regiment

He died at Netley on July 4th, 1902, of wounds received in action near Germiston, South Africa, on March 11th, 1902.  He entered the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Welsh Regiment, in June 1900, was promoted Lieutenant January 1901, and held the rank of Lieutenant in the army from March 20th, 1902.

Charleton, Captain Ernest Edward Janvrin, 1st Battalion Welsh Regiment

He died at Johannesburg January 1st, 1902, from injuries caused by a fall from his horse.  He was born in July 1867, entered the Welsh Regiment February 1887, was promoted Lieutenant February 1889, and Captain January 1897.  Captain Charleton served in South Africa from the commencement of the war, and was first employed as a Station Commandant and Intelligence Officer.  He afterwards held the appointment of Station Staff Officer, and was awarded the medal with five clasps.

Charley, Major John Francis William, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

He died of wounds received in action at Colenso, on December 15th, 1899.  He was the eldest son of John Stouppe Charley of Finaghy House, Antrim, and Aranmore, Donegal.  He was born in 1857, joined the 27th Foot in 1878, being promoted Lieutenant in November of the same year, Captain 1885, and Major 1893.  He served in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India, under Sir William Lockhart, in 1897-98, with the 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, including the operations in the Bara Valley, and the occupation of the Khyber Pass, receiving the medal with two clasps.  At the time of his death, Major Charley was second in command of his Battalion.  He was buried between Chieveley and Colenso.  His grave was marked by a marble tombstone, erected by his comrades of the 1st battalion.

Chase, Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant James, 1st Battalion Scots Guards

He died suddenly at Modder River, February 3rd, 1900.  He was born July 1858, was a warrant officer for six years, and obtained his commission in the Scots Guards in May 1891.  He served in the Egyptian Expedition 1882, was present at the action at Mahuta, and the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, receiving the medal with clasp, and bronze star.  Lieutenant Chase accompanied his battalion to South Africa in October 1899, and served with it up to the time of his death.

Chenevix-Trench, 2nd Lieutenant Christopher, 7th Company Royal Engineers

He died of enteric, at Heilbron, on April 13th, 1902.  He was the son of Colonel and Mrs Chenevix-Trench, of Broomfield, Camberley, and was born in April 1881.  He was educated at Marlborough, where he gained the Modern School Exhibition, tenable for two years at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, which he entered direct from Marlborough.  At the Royal Military Academy he was senior under officer, and won the Victoria and Pollock medals, and the sword of honour.  2nd Lieutenant Chenevix-Trench entered the Royal Engineers January 1900, and went to South Africa in February 1901, where he was employed in the construction of block-houses.  On one occasion, near Boshof, in order to get reinforcements, he made a daring ride to give the required information with the most successful results.  He was with a column returning to Boshof from Windsorton Road, which had halted at Tweefontein, and he asked permission to accompany a small party which were being sent out to drive off some Boers.  This party went about five miles and was nearly surrounded at Hartbeestpan Farm by the enemy, who were found in considerable force.  The officer in command then called for someone to return to Tweefontein to get assistance.  2nd Lieutenant Chenevix-Trench volunteered for the duty.  To get back involved passing through a gap in a wire fence and through a wood now partly occupied by the enemy.  He reached the gap safely, the Boers close behind and firing at him.  He then galloped through the wood, many Boers trying to cut him off and still firing at him, some within 20 paces distance.  He, however, reached the camp safely, reinforcements were sent, and the party extricated.  2nd Lieutenant Trench died on the eve of his twenty first birthday.  His name was inscribed on a tablet which has been placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Chichester, Lieutenant Lionel, 3rd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Middleport Farm, Calvinia, February 6th, 1902.  He was the eldest surviving son of  Major General Hugh Chichester, Royal Artillery.  He was born on July 3rd, 1873, and educated at Charterhouse.  Lieutenant Chichester first went out as a trooper with the CIV in July 1900, was present at the battle of Belfast, and then returned with this corps in October 1900, being awarded the medal with three clasps.  Anxious, however, to again serve the Empire, and as the war continued, he a second time volunteered, and went out in the Imperial Yeomanry in February 1901, in which he was given a lieutenant's commission.  He was attached to the 11th Company of the 3rd Battalion, and served with it till killed.  He saw much service on his return to South Africa, first in the Warrenton and Hoopstad districts, and afterwards with Colonel Doran's column.  When he fell, a position, which was fiercely attacked by Smut's Commando, had to be held, and few men were available.  Sir A Conan Doyle states, "the Yeomen fought like veterans".  A ridge was committed to the charge of Lieutenants Chichester and Tabor, with eleven men of the Imperial Yeomanry, their instructions being "to hold it to the death".  The order was obeyed with the utmost heroism, both officers and six men being killed, and two wounded.  Lieutenant Chichester's name was inscribed on the tablet in the War Memorial Cloister at Charterhouse. (See Lieutenant Tabor)

Childe, Captain and Honorary Major Charles B, Shropshire Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Sugarloaf Hill, near Trichard's Drift, January 20th, 1900.  The eldest son of Mr Childe-Pemberton, of Millichope Hall, Shropshire, he was born in September 1853, and educated at Harrow and Christ's Church, Oxford.  He was a keen sportsman.  Major Childe discontinued using the name of Pemberton on succeeding to the family estate of Kinlet, Shropshire.  He had served in the 57th and 60th Foot in 1874, and entered the Royal Horse Guards in November 1875, being promoted captain, January 1885.  His first experience of active service was in the Egyptian Expedition of 1882, when he was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, for which he received the medal, with clasp, and bronze star.  He retired from the Royal Horse Guards in 1887, and joined the Shropshire Yeomanry Cavalry.  At the outbreak of the war, he proceeded to South Africa, and was given command of a squadron of the South African Light Horse.  It is stated that of one troop of thirty men enrolled by him, only one survives, so severe was the fighting and so numerous the engagements in which the South African Light Horse took part.  Major Childe was killed while leading his men with great gallantry, and was mentioned in despatches, LG February 8th, 1901, for having rendered "gallant service in the capture of Sugarloaf Hill".  He was also mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, of April 2nd, 1901.

  My thanks to David Humphry for this picture.

Chisholme, Colonel John James, Imperial Light Horse

He was killed in action at the battle of Elandslaagte, October 21st, 1899.  He was the only son of J Scott Chisholme of Stirches, by his marriage with Margaret, eldest daughter of Robert Walker of Mumrells, Stirling.  Colonel Scott Chisholme was born in August 1851 at Stirches, and educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh, and Repton.  He joined the 9th Lancers in January 1872, was promoted Captain March 1878, brevet Major March 1881, and Major December 1884.  He was transferred to the 5th Lancers in May 1889, being promoted Lieutenant Colonel August 1894, and brevet Colonel August 1898.  He served with the 9th Lancers in the Afgan War of 1878-80, and was present at the capture of Ali Musjid, in the affair at Siah Sung (severely wounded), and the operations around Kabul in December 1879 (wounded).  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, May 4th, 1880, receiving the brevet of Major, and the medal with two clasps.  He held the appointment of Military Secretary to Lord Connemara, when Governor of Madras for nearly three years.  On leaving the 5th Lancers in 1899, Colonel Chisholme was permitted to raise a regiment of Imperial Light Horse, composed mainly of refugees from the Transvaal.  This he brought in a few weeks to a state of great efficiency, and it was while leading them into action at Elandslaagte that Colonel Scott Chisholme met his death.  At the time he was hit he was cheering and waving his men forward with a coloured sash, and was in the act of assisting a wounded man.  He was first wounded in the leg and through the lung, a third shot piercing his brain.  His last words were "my fellows are doing very well".  He was mentioned in despatches by General Sir George White, December 20th, 1899, LG, February 8th, 1901.  Colonel Chisholme was the last in the male line of an ancient border family.  A tablet was  erected at Stirches by his brother officers and countrymen in grateful remembrance of his gallantry and devotion. (See Captain C F MacCartie).

Chrisp, Lieutenant John G, 5th Victorian Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action at Bedrog, near Vryheid, on November 5th, 1901.  He was buried at Vryheid.

Church, Captain Bernard Eiliott, Reserve of Officers, 7th Dragoon Guards

He died July 19th, 1900.  He was born in March 1870, educated at Eton, entered the 13th Hussars September 1889, and was transferred to the 16th Lancers the following November being promoted Lieutenant May 1891.  He volunteered for service from the Reserve of Officers, and was given the temporary rank of Captain in the 7th Dragoon Guards in February 1900.  Captain Church was one of the first reserve officers to lose his life in the war.

Churchill, 2nd Lieutenant Charles Waldo Lionel, 3rd Battalion Hampshire Regiment

He died on April 2nd, 1902, at Klerksdorp, of wounds received in action on March 31st.  The only son of Lieutenant Colonel C M Churchill, of Holmwood Park, Wimborne, Dorset, he was in his nineteenth year, and entered the 3rd Battalion Hampshire Regiment in June 1900.  He had been employed with the Mounted Infantry in South Africa from December 1901, with the rank of second Lieutenant in the army.

Clapham, Lieutenant W J, Natal Mounted Rifles

He was killed in action on October 30th, 1899, in the fighting near Ladysmith.

Clark, Captain James Rutherford Clark, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

He was killed in action at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was born October 1862, joined the Seaforth Highlanders as Lieutenant September 1882, and was promoted Captain October 1890.  He served in the Hazara Expedition of 1888, as acting adjutant of the left half battalion, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, receiving the medal with clasp.  He was also in the Hazara Expedition of 1891, as adjutant of his battalion (clasp).  Captain Clark also served with the Chitral Relief Force, under Sir Robert Low, in 1895, and was present in the engagement at Mamagai, receiving the medal with clasp.  He accompanied his battalion to South Africa in October 1899, and joined the Kimberley Relief Force shortly before the action at Magersfontein.

Clarke, Captain George Vernon Clarke, 87th Battery Royal Field Artillery

He was killed at Uitvlacht April 8th, 1902.  He was born in September 1873, educated at Charterhouse, and entered the Royal Artillery in March 1893, being promoted Lieutenant March 1896, and Captain May 1900.  He was killed whilst endeavouring to bring in a man who had been separated from his horse.

Clarke, Captain William Willoughby Stanley, 1st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Harrismith August 26th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Colonel Stanley Clarke, 21st Hussars.  He was born in 1868, and educated at Cheltenham.  At the outbreak of the war Captain Clarke was engaged in tea planting in Ceylon but volunteered for active service.  His services were accepted and he was granted the rank of Captain in the army from March 10th, 1900, when he joined the Imperial Yeomanry from the 6th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, in which he had served as a Captain from August 1894.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Clement, Lieutenant J, Cape Railway Pioneer Regiment

He died on June 15th, 1900, of wounds received in action the previous day at Zand River, ORC

Clementi-Smith, Lieutenant E, DSO, 11th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He died on October 4th, 1901, of pneumonia and wounds received in action September 11th, 1901, at Georgiana, Harrismith.  He was for several years secretary of the Middlesex Rifle Association, and shot for the Queen's Prize at Bisley as a member of the Middlesex Yeomanry Cavalry, in which he was at one time sergeant instructor of musketry.  Before joining the Middlesex Yeomanry Cavalry, Lieutenant Clementi-Smith was an officer in the Canadian Artillery.  He went to South Africa as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Imperial Yeomanry at the beginning of 1901, and was promoted Lieutenant in July.  He was mentioned in the despatch of General Lord Kitchener, October 8th, 1901, for having "advanced alone to occupy a position the Boers were making for, and though wounded through his right shoulder he continued to fire from the left, keeping the enemy off until he was reinforced".  He was awarded the DSO for this act of gallantry.

Clifford, Lieutenant Edward Cofmack, Bethune's Mounted Infantry

He died of heart disease at Paauwpan on February 28th, 1901.

Clowes, Lieutenant Graham Vinicombe Winchester, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, attached to De Lisle's Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action near Doom River January 30th, 1901.  He was the son of Winchester Clowes, of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and grandson of George Clowes, of Oak Hill, Surbiton.  He was born in October 1880, educated at Eton and entered the Gordon Highlanders in October 1899, being promoted Lieutenant August 1st, 1900.  When killed he was serving with the Mounted Infantry of his battalion.

Coates, Captain Frederick Raymond, 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Elandslaagte, near Klerksdorp, February 25th, 1902.  He was the youngest son of Victor Coates DL of Rathmore, Dunmurry, Antrim.  He was horn in May 1876, and educated at Cheltenham College.  He entered the Northumberland Fusiliers from the Militia Battalion December 1896, was promoted Lieutenant in and Captain March 1901.  He saw service in the Soudan campaign under Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener, in 1898, with the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, and was present at the Battle of Khartoum, receiving the British medal and Khedive's medal with clasp.  He also served during the occupation in Crete in 1898.  He was mentioned in despatches, July 18th, 1902, for his good service in South Africa.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Coddington, 2nd Lieutenant Astur Bertrand, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment

He was killed in action at Driefontein, March 10th, 1900.  He was born in October 1877, educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond, and entered the Essex Regiment in February 1898.  This officer's death is mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts from Bloemfontein March 15th, 1900.

Coe, Lieutenant A D L, Rand Rifles

He died from fracture of the base of the skull, through a fall from his horse, at Johannesburg.

Coe, Lieutenant Robert Harry Courtauld, 2nd Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment

He was killed in action in the operations at Onderbrook Spruit, on the Tugela, February 22nd, 1900.  He was the son of R W Coe, of 7 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol.  He was born in October 1876, and educated at Clifton College.  He entered the Royal Lancaster Regiment from the Royal Military College in February 1897, and was promoted Lieutenant in March 1898.  He was a good football player, and while at the RMC played for Sandhurst vs Woolwich.  Lieutenant Coe was present at the battle of Spion Kop, and the subsequent operations on the Tugela up to the date of his death, and was granted the medal and two clasps.  He lies close to where he fell, Colour Sergeant Whitehead and seven brave men of Lieutenant Coe's Company having gone out to bury him at great risk while the fighting still continued.  A marble cross was erected over his grave by his brother officers.  A handsome stained glass window has also been placed in the Chapel of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, in memory of Lieutenant Coe and other comrades who died, or were killed, during the war.

Collins, Captain Charles Welman, 2nd Battalion Cheshire Regiment

He died at Elandsfontein November 14th, 1901, of wounds received in the attack on Colonel Benson's column at Brakenlaagte, on October 30th.  He was the son of Major Joseph Collins, formerly of the same regiment, and of 6 Waterloo Road, Chester.  Captain Collins was born in October 1872, and educated at Rossall, where he was a school monitor and in the Hockey XI.  He was a good cricketer and football player.  After leaving Rossall he entered Cambridge University, where he rowed No 3 in his college boat.  In June 1894, he entered the Cheshire Regiment from the University, and was promoted Lieutenant January 1897, and Captain December 1900.  He was signalling officer to the 10th Brigade in South Africa from February to December 1900, and took part in the advance through ORC to Johannesburg.  He then served with Colonel Benson's column, from its formation to the time of his death, as signalling officer.  He was unmarried.  Captain Collins was mentioned in despatches by Field Marshal Earl Roberts, LG, September 10th, 1901, for having rendered "special and meritorious service" and by General Lord Kitchener, December 8th, 1901, for his "distinguished good service”.

Collins, Lieutenant C W, Natal Police

He died May 21st, 1900.

Coningham, Lieutenant Colonel Charles, 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment

He was killed February 12th, 1900, in action at Rensburg.  He was the youngest son of Lieutenant General Henry Coningham, of the Madras Light Cavalry, and was born at Bangalore in 1851.  His brothers were all in the army.  He joined the 103rd Foot in 1872, being promoted Captain 1882, Major 1891, into the Worcestershire Regiment, and became Lieutenant Colonel December 1899.  In 1892 he married Constance, youngest daughter of Admiral Henry R Foote, who died in 1896.  He took part in the operations of the Soudan Frontier Field Force in 1885-86, receiving the medal and the Khedive's star.  Lieutenant Colonel Coningham went to South Africa in command of his battalion in December 1899, and on arrival was sent to the north of Cape Colony.  At Rensburg there was some heavy firing, and he rose to look for the enemy and also to see that his men kept under cover.  Some of his officers implored him to lie down, but he was struck shortly afterwards.  As he fell he said "Don't trouble about me, men".  The Boer who killed him was shot by one of the men of E Company.  Lieutenant Colonel Coningham and Brevet Major Stubbs, with fourteen non commissioned officers and men, lie buried on the Worcester kopjes, where they fell. (See Major Stubbs.)

Connor, Captain Frederick Henry, Royal Irish Fusiliers

He died of wounds received in action at the battle of Talana Hill, October 20th, 1899.  He was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Connor, was born May 1862, and educated at Cheltenham College and Wellington (where he was in the Combermere and Lynedoch).  He joined the Devonshire Regiment from the Militia May 1884, being transferred to the Royal Irish Fusiliers in October of the same year, and was promoted Captain August 1891.  He served in the Waziristan Expedition under Sir William Lockhart in August 1895, as Transport Officer.  He was adjutant from September 16th, 1899, of his battalion, which landed at Durban on October 12th, 1899.  He fell while rushing forward and leading some of his men.  They had been lining a wall parallel to the main position on Talana Hill.  Sir A Conan Doyle thus describes it "The air was so full of bullets that it seemed impossible to live on the other side of this shelter.  Out of the huddled line of crouching men an officer sprang, shouting, and a score of soldiers vaulted over the wall, and followed at his heels.  It was Captain Connor, of the Irish Fusiliers, but his personal magnetism carried up with him some of the Rifles, as well as the men of his own command.  He and half of his little forlorn hope were struck down, he, alas, to die the same night".  Captain Connor is buried at Dundee, and a cross has been erected to his memory by his brother officers.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College. (See Lieutenant Colonel Gunning)

Conolly, Lieutenant Thomas, 2nd Dragoons

He was killed in action at Kaalboschfontein, July 11th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Thomas Conolly, MP, of Castletown, Ireland, and was born in September 1870.  Lieutenant Conolly was educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, and entered the 2nd Dragoons from the 3rd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, June 1893, and was promoted Lieutenant December 1894.  He served in the Nile Expedition in 1898, being present at the battle of Khartoum, receiving the medal and the Egyptian medal, with clasp.

Constable, Lieutenant, British South Africa Police

Died of pneumonia, at Port Elizabeth.

Conway, 2nd Lieutenant Frank Conway, 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

He died of enteric at Pretoria January 23rd 1901.  He was the third son of Thomas Conway, of Home View, Wimbledon, was born in 1870, and educated at Haileybury.  This officer was formerly a corporal in the Imperial Yeomanry, and served in the war from early in 1900.  He was specially recommended by Field Marshal Earl Roberts for a commission, which was awarded him in September 1900, in the Yorkshire Light Infantry.  He then served with the second battalion and was present at the action of Nooitgedacht with Colonel Clements' column.

Coode, Lieutenant Colonel John Henry Collier, and Battalion Black Watch

He was killed in action at Magersfontein on December 11th, 1899.  He was a son of General J P Coode, Madras Army, and was born June 1856.  He joined the 73rd Foot, September 1875, being promoted Captain April 1882, Major August 1890, and Lieutenant Colonel July 1898.  He served as adjutant to the Auxiliary Forces from May 1884-89.  He married in December 1884, Nellie, fourth daughter of Captain C J Harford, formerly of the 12th Lancers and 15th Hussars.  Lieutenant Colonel Coode went to South Africa in October 1899, in command of his battalion, which then joined the Kimberley Relief Force shortly before the action at Magersfontein. (See Major General Wauchope).

Coode, Captain Percival, DSO, West Riding Regiment

He was killed when with Colonel Ternan's column at Hartenbosch near Bultfontein, April 8th, 1902.  He was the sixth son of Edward Coode, of Polapit, Tamar, Launceston, and was born in 1871.  He entered the West Riding Regiment November 1892, being promoted Lieutenant January 1896, and Captain June 1900.  He served during the operations in Rhodesia, 1896, and was wounded.  In consideration of his South African experience he was specially sent from Burmah to the Cape in the early days of the South African War, and saw much service on the Staff and with the Mounted Infantry.  He was present at the actions of Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Houtnek, Zand River, and Diamond Hill, afterwards taking part in the fighting at Wittebergen, Witpoort, Bothaville and Caledon River.  He was mentioned in despatches by Field Marshal Earl Roberts, LG, September 10th, 1901 and was awarded the DSO, and the medal with five clasps.

See his DSO entry.

Cooper, Major Francis Edward, psc, Royal Field Artillery

He died of enteric at Mooi River Hospital, Natal, May 26th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Lieutenant Colonel the Honourable Edward Henry Cooper, Markree Castle, Collooney, Sligo.  He was born May 1859, and educated at Eton.  He entered the Royal Artillery from the Royal Military Academy, December 1878, was promoted Captain October 1886, and Major 1896.  In 1882 he served with No 7 Mountain Battery in the Egyptian War, and was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, receiving the medal with clasp and Khedive's bronze star.  He passed the Staff College in 1888, was Staff Captain for Royal Artillery, North-Western District, July 1889, to June 1892, and ADC to the General Officer Commanding North-Western District, July 1892 to March 1895.  He was appointed Staff Captain (Intelligence) Headquarters of the Army, from January 1897 to November 1897, DAAG (Intelligence) Headquarters of the Army, November 1897 to October 1899, when he was appointed ADC to Lieutenant General Sir C F Clery, commanding the Second Division of the South African Field Force in Natal.  Major Cooper was present at the engagements at Colenso, Vaal Kranz, Pieters Hill, and Monte Christo, and entered Ladysmith with the relieving force.  He married in 1883, Ella Beatrice, elder daughter of Major General M Prendergast.

Cooper, Captain L P, 11th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Driespruit July 23rd, 1901.  He was the fourth son of the Reverend N Cooper, Oxon Vicarage, Shrewsbury, was 27 years of age, and educated at Shrewsbury School.  When the Imperial Yeomanry was raised in 1900, he joined the Staffordshire Company of the 4th Battalion as a trooper, and saw much active service in the 8th Division under Major General Sir Leslie Rundle during the latter's pursuit of De Wet in the summer of 1900.  He was then recommended for a commission, and in March 1901, was gazetted Lieutenant in the 53rd Company of the 11th Battalion, being promoted Captain June 1901.  (See Captain Moor)

Corlett, 2nd Lieutenant Archibald John, 2nd Battalion East Kent Regt (The Buffs)

He was killed in action near Brakenlaagte, October 31st, 1901.  He was the son of John Corlett,  of Charlton Court, East Sutton, Maidstone, Kent, proprietor of the Sporting Times.  2nd Lieutenant Corlett was born in November 1875, and educated at Sutton Valence School.  He went out to South Africa before the war, joined the Natal Mounted Police, and served throughout the campaign, being promoted from the ranks of the Natal Police to a commission in the Buffs in May 1900.

Cotton, Lieutenant Francis Gerald Stapleton, Royal Engineers

He was killed by an explosion at Pienaars River Camp October 6th, 1900.  He was the only son of F M Cotton of Holyhead, North Wales, was born May 16th, 1878, and educated at Repton, whence he passed into the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, second on the list.  Lieutenant Cotton entered the Royal Engineers September 1897, and after serving at Chatham and Gosport, embarked for South Africa in February 1900.  He was promoted Lieutenant a few days before being killed.  He served in the Harrismith and Bethlehem districts, and was awarded the medal with three clasps.

Coulson, Lieutenant Gustavus Hamilton Blenkinsopp, VC DSO, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers and Adjutant 7th Battalion Mounted Infantry

He was killed in the rear-guard engagement at Lambrechtfontein May 18th, 1901.  He was the only son of A W Coulson of Newbrough Hall, Northumberland.  He was born in April 1879, and educated at Winchester.  He entered the King's Own Scottish Borderers from the 4th Battalion Princess of Wales's Own  (Yorkshire  Regiment) July 1899, being promoted Lieutenant July 1900.  He was present at the battle of Paardeberg, where he had his horse shot under him in the charge in which Colonel Hannay fell.  He then remained out, shooting Boers who came to steal the saddles, etc, of the fallen.  He afterwards took part in the advance on Pretoria, and was subsequently present at the surrender of Prinsloo, and later at the action near Bothaville, where Lieutenant Colonel Le Gallais fell.  Lieutenant Coulson was granted the DSO for his gallantry in the campaign in 1900, and was awarded the VC for his conspicuous bravery in the action when he fell in rescuing Corporal Cranmer, 7th Mounted Infantry, under heavy fire (LG, September 8th, 1902).  "On many occasions during the war, Lieutenant Coulson had displayed great  coolness and gallantry under fire".  He was again mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th, 1901, also in the despatch of General Lord Kitchener, December 8th, 1901, and it was announced in the LG, August 8th, 1902, that His Majesty the King had been graciously pleased to approve of the decoration of the VC being delivered to the representatives of Lieutenant Coulson.

Coulter, Lieutenant S R Coulter, 5th Victorian Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action near Hlobane, in the Vryheid district, on August 27th, 1901.  He was buried at Vryheid.

Courtenay, Lieutenant George Edward, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

He was killed in action near Paardeberg, February 18th, 1900.  He was born in March 1875, educated at Wellington (where he was in Saunders' House), and entered the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders from the Royal Military College in February 1895, being promoted Lieutenant October 1897.  He was serving with the Mounted Infantry.  This officer's death is mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, from Paardeberg, February 28th, 1900.

Cowan, 2nd Lieutenant Arthur Ernest Alphonsus, 2nd Dragoon Guards

He died of enteric at Elandsfontein, April 11th, 1902.  He was born August 1880, and educated at Clifton.  He entered the Antrim Artillery in April 1900, being promoted Lieutenant the following September and while belonging to it, was specially selected for service in South Africa in 1901.  He was granted a commission in the 2nd Dragoon Guards in October 1901, and served with it till his death.

Cowan, Captain James William Alston, DSO, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry

He was killed in action at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was a son of Mr J B Cowan MD LLD and was born in September 1868, and educated at Clifton College.  He joined the Highland Light Infantry in January 1889, being promoted Lieutenant February 1891, and Captain January 1897.  He was appointed adjutant of his battalion in January 1898, and took part In the occupation of Crete in that year, including the affair of September 6th, being mentioned in despatches, and awarded the DSO.  Lieutenant General Lord Methuen reported that at Magersfontein Captain Cowan "gallantly led and rallied his men and was killed at close quarters".

Cowie, 2nd Lieutenant William Russell, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

He was killed in action at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was born in February 1878, and joined his regiment from the Militia, April 1898.  He embarked with his battalion for South Africa in October 1899.

Cowlard, Lieutenant Edward G, attached 2nd Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

He died of enteric at Springfontein, on March 5th 1901.  He was the second son of C L Cowlard, Clerk of the Peace for the County of Cornwall.  Lieutenant Cowlard was 23 years of age, and educated at Marlborough.  He was a Lieutenant in the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, and was granted the rank of Lieutenant in the Army on proceeding to South Africa, in March 1900, as one of the officers of the Volunteer Company attached to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.  His name was inscribed on a tablet placed in the Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the War.

Cox, 2nd Lieutenant Clement Henry, Lancashire Militia Artillery

He died of enteric at Newcastle, Natal, June 5th, 1901.  He was the youngest son of Alfred Cox, of 28 Park Crescent, London and was 26 years of age.  He obtained his commission in the Lancashire Militia Artillery, August 1900, and was employed with the Remount Department from January 1901.  Lieutenant Cox went to New Orleans in February and afterwards to Durban, and on arrival was attached to the 10th Company Eastern Division Royal Garrison Artillery, with which he served till taken ill.  He was buried at Newcastle.

Cox, Lieutenant Ernest, 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

He was killed in action at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was the son of Mrs Cox of Sloane Gardens, London and was born in March 1868, educated at Harrow, and joined his regiment November 1891, being promoted Lieutenant September 1894.  He served in the Soudan campaign, 1898, under Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener, as extra ADC to Major General Gatacre, commanding the British Division, and was present at the battle of Khartoum, being mentioned in despatches, LG, September 30th, 1898.  He received the British medal and Khedive's medal with clasp, and the Order of the Fourth Class of the Medjidie.  At Magersfontein, Lieutenant Cox, rushing forward and leading a few men, endeavoured to climb up the hillside at the south-eastern corner; they got up part of the way but in the end were all killed.

Craigie-Halkett, 2nd Lieutenant Charles Patrick Marjoribanks, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry

He was killed in action during the fighting on the Modder River, on February 15th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Colonel C Craigie-Halkett and grandson of Charles Craigie Halkett Inglis of Cramond, Midlothian.  He belonged to a family that had served in the army, from father to son without a break since Ramillies, where one of his ancestors was killed.  Lieutenant Craigie-Halkett was born August 25th, 1876, entered the Highland Light Infantry February 1897, and embarked for South Africa in October 1899.

Crallan, Captain Ernest C H, Brabant's Horse

He was killed at Bird's River, near Dordrecht, February 16th, 1900.  He was the second son of  Reverend J E Crallan, Hayward's Heath, Sussex, and Emsworth, Hants.  Captain Crallan was born in 1853.  He was a first-rate rider and shot, and had served for some years in the Natal Police, having previously fought against the Boers and Zulus.  He had formerly lived in Johannesburg, and soon after the Jameson Raid he moved to Alice in Cape Colony.

Crawford, Major Frank Fairburn, Army Veterinary Department

He died in the Base Hospital at Pietermaritzburg, of dysentery, January 16th, 1900, after three days illness.  He was the son of Andrew Crawford, was born in 1861, educated at the Grammar School, Maidstone, and was an excellent cricketer, playing for his county while at school.  He was well known in cricket circles in South Africa and India.  He joined the Veterinary Department in 1873, being promoted veterinary-surgeon (first class), 1883, and Veterinary Major 1893.  Major Crawford served with the Bechuanaland Expedition, under Sir Charles Warren, 1884-85, also in the operations in Zululand, 1888.  He accompanied the Indian Contingent to South Africa, and landed at Durban, October 7th, 1899.  He married in 1882 Frances, daughter of Benjamin Hill, Resident Magistrate, of Longford.

Crawley, Captain Henry H S, 53rd East Kent Company of the 11th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He died December 28th, 1901, of wounds received at Tweefontein in De Wet's attack on Christmas morning.  He was the younger son of Captain R S Crawley, 11th Hussars, was born in July 1872, and educated at Bradfield College, where he was in the cricket and football teams.  Captain H H S Crawley entered the Imperial Yeomanry in February 1901, and was promoted Captain July 1901, with the rank of Captain in the army.  He served in the war during 1901, and had been severely wounded.  He was buried at Tweefontein, and his name was inscribed on an obelisk, which was erected there in memory of all who fell in this action.

Creagh, Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel James, 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps

He died of enteric, July 6th, 1900, between Viljoen's Drift and Kroonstad.  His battalion was embodied in December 1899, and having volunteered for active service, Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel Creagh proceeded with it to South Africa in February 1900.  He then served in Cape and Orange River Colonies until his death.

Creak, Lieutenant William Heywood, 2nd Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

He was killed in action at Hartebeestfontein, February 16th, 1901.  He was the son of Colonel Henry Charles Creak, Bengal Cavalry, was born in June 1875, and educated at the Merchant Taylors' School.  He entered the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment September 1895, and was promoted Lieutenant June 1898.  He served with the 1st Battalion during the South African War, took part in the operations in the ORC and in the Transvaal, and was also employed as the Signalling Officer of the 1st Division.

Crealock, Captain Stradling Louis Vaughan, Somerset Light Infantry

He was killed in action in the operations on the Tugela, February 21st, 1900.  He was born in July 1860, and joined the Somerset Light Infantry as Lieutenant Sept, 1884, having previously served five years in the ranks of the Leicestershire Regiment.  He was promoted Captain June 1890.  He served in the Burmese Expedition of 1886-87, with the 2nd Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry, receiving the medal, with clasp.  He was buried close to where he fell under Fort Wyllie, and near the village of Colenso.

Crewe, Captain F, Rhodesia Regiment

He died whilst a prisoner in the hands of the Boers.

Crichton, Captain John Ernest Theodore, Manchester Regiment Mounted Infantry

He died at Belfast on February 14th, 1901, of wounds received in action the previous day at Schwartz Kopje.  He was born October 1876, educated at Cheltenham, and entered the Manchester Regiment September 1896, being promoted Lieutenant October 1897, and Captain September 1900.  Captain Crichton served throughout the siege of Ladysmith, and afterwards in the Transvaal, and was mentioned in despatches, LG September 10th 1901.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.

Crofton, Major Henry William George, 3rd Battalion East Surrey Regt

He was killed in action in February 1902, in the attack on a convoy thirty miles from Fraserburg.  He was transferred as a Captain from the 3rd Battalion East Surrey Regiment to the 3rd Royal West Surrey in February 1900, and, volunteering for active service, proceeded to South Africa.  In May 1901, he was promoted Major in his old corps, the 3rd East Surrey, which had also been embodied, and was then in South Africa.  In the Boer onslaught in which he was killed, the convoy, which was proceeding from Beaufort West, was attacked by Malan's Commando.  The escort was overwhelmed, after a brave defence, and Major Crofton was killed.  He had held the post of Station Commandant (graded as a Staff Capt), and had been awarded the medal and two clasps.

Croker, 2nd Lieutenant William Charles Robert, 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Boshof February 23rd, 1902.  He came of a race of soldiers, and was the only son of  Major W Croker, 27th Inniskillings.  He was born at Trough Castle, Limerick, June 1882, and entered the Royal Munster Fusiliers from the Royal Military College in May 1900.  On the day he was killed 2nd Lieutenant Croker was on convoy duty, and with a small party of sixteen men got separated from the main body, and being largely outnumbered and their ammunition expended, were called on to surrender.  2nd Lieutenant Croker's answer was "never” and he was then shot dead at close quarters.  Corporal Cahill, the next senior, on refusing to surrender, was also killed.  2nd Lieutenant Croker and Corporal Cahill were buried at Boshof, and a memorial was erected at Kimberley to their memory, and that of five soldiers of their company, who fell in this engagement.

Cropper, Lieutenant Colonel Edward Denman, Imperial Yeomanry and Pembroke Yeomanry Cavalry

He died of pneumonia, March 29th 1901 at 29 Wimpole Street, at the age of 46.  He was the only son of Edward Cropper, of Swaylands, Kent, and was educated at Eton.  He served in the Zulu War, 1879, as orderly officer to Sir Evelyn Wood, and was present in the engagement at Ulundi, being mentioned in despatches, LG, August 21st, 1879.  Two years later he took part in the Boer War as orderly officer to Sir Evelyn Wood, when he was again mentioned in despatches.  He was awarded the Albert medal of the Second Class and the bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society for attempting to save a man by jumping overboard from the steamship "Idaho" on the bar off San Francisco on August 6th, 1878.  He obtained his commission as Captain in the Pembroke Yeomanry, June 1893, being subsequently granted the rank of honorary Major, and since February 1900 had been a Captain in the Imperial Yeomanry, serving with the 9th (Colonel Howard's) Battalion with the rank of Captain in the army.  He was advanced to the rank of Major and honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Pembroke Yeomanry in January 1901.  Lieutenant Colonel Cropper was mentioned in despatches, LG September 10th 1901, and was granted the DSO.

Crowle, Lieutenant Percival Hugh Santo, Roberts' Horse

He was killed near Bloemfontein, March 21st 1900.  He was the son of John Crowle, of 36 Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, was aged 28, and educated at Manor House, Clapham, and afterwards at Downing College, Cambridge.  He qualified as a solicitor in 1894.  At the outbreak of the war, Lieutenant Crowle was at Sydney, but hurried to Capetown, and, offering his services, joined Roberts' Horse as a Lieutenant, was present at the relief of Kimberley, and instrumental in capturing a Boer convoy, including the wagon of General Botha.  He after wards took part in the advance on Bloemfontein, and served in the operations near that town till killed.

Crozier, Captain M K Crozier, Cape Police

He died of disease at Daniel's Kuil on 15 November 1900.

CGHGSM (1) Bech (Sgt Cape Police), QSA (1) DofK (Lt Cape PD1).  Spink Nov 05.

Cuming, 2nd Lieutenant Harry Wilfrid, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment

He was killed in action at Kruger's Post October 1st 1900.  He was born December 1876, and entered the Devonshire Regiment as a University candidate in January 1900.  He had previously served in the 3rd London Volunteer Rifle Corps.

Cumming-Bruce, Captain the Honourable James Frederick Thurlow, psc, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders

He died of wounds received in action at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was the eldest son of Lord and Lady Thurlow, and, on his mother's side, grandson of  Earl of Elgin.  He was born in 1867, educated at Eton, whence he passed direct into the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and joined the Royal Highlanders, September 1885, being promoted Captain February 1893.  He embarked for South Africa in October 1899, with his battalion which, on arrival, joined the Kimberley Relief Force.  After he was wounded at Magersfontein he was removed to the hospital at Wynberg, where he died a few days after the battle in which his battalion suffered so severely.  Captain Cumming-Bruce married in 1891, Cecily, daughter of T H Clifton of Lytham Hall, Lancashire,

Cummings, 2nd Lieutenant Basil Eric, 15th Company Western Division Royal Garrison Artillery

He died of enteric at Deelfontein May 9th, 1900.  He was born in March 1880, educated at Marlborough, and entered the Royal Artillery, June 1899.  His name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Cunningham, Lieutenant Alexander Crossley, 3rd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (attached to 20th Company Imperial Yeomanry. 

He was killed in action near Smithfield, on October 24th, 1901.  He was born on January 22nd, 1877, educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh, and at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.  He was fond of games, and at Loretto played in his school teams at cricket and football.  He entered the 3rd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, October 1897, and was promoted Lieutenant February 1900.  Lieutenant Cunningham volunteered for active service and joined the Fife and Forfarshire Light Horse Company of the 6th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, May 1901, with the rank of Lieutenant in the army.  He then served in the Cape and Orange River Colonies until killed.

Cunningham, Lieutenant George Archibald Duncan Forbes, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment

He died of enteric on January 25th, 1902, at Standerton.  He was the youngest son of James Elliot Cunningham of 47 St Aubyns, Hove, Sussex, and was born in December 1876.  He joined the Essex Regiment from the 3rd Battalion (Essex Rifles Militia), April 1900, and was promoted Lieutenant the following October.  He served in the war during 1900-01, and was awarded the medal and three clasps.

Curtis, Captain Arthur William, 47th Battery Royal Field Artillery

He died of enteric on March 9th, 1900, at Ladysmith.  He was a son of the Reverend J G Curtis, was born in March 1870, and educated at Haileybury College.  He entered the Royal Artillery, February 1890, was promoted Lieutenant February 1893, Captain January 1900, and served in the Isazai Expedition, 1892.  He married Mary, daughter of Lieutenant General S F G Annesley in September 1898.

Curry, Captain William Michael, Imperial Light Horse

Died at Rietfontein July 7th, 1900.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, April 16th 1901.

Cutbill, Lieutenant Cecil E, Uitenhage Volunteer Rifles

He died of enteric at Cradock, November 13th, 1901.  He was the second son of Colonel Cutbill, psc, who commanded the 4th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles, and formerly commanding the 1st Battalion.  Lieutenant Cutbill was educated at Forest School, Walthamstow.  He had previously served in Loch's Horse, was granted a commission in the Uitenhage Rifles as Lieutenant, and served with that corps till his death.

Cuthbert, 2nd Lieutenant Sidney William, 3rd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

He died February 25th, 1902, from wounds accidentally received at Wynberg near Cape Town.  He entered his regiment in July 1900.