Officer casualties, surnames D - E

Dalbiac, Major Henry Shelly, Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Senekal May 24th, 1900.  He was born June 1850, educated at Eton and had formerly been in the Royal Artillery, which he entered August 1871, and retired in 1887.  He was a famous athlete and daring steeplechase rider, and had had a brilliant career.  When a cadet at the Royal Military Academy, he won the "Bugle", and shortly before proceeding to South Africa, although 49 years of age, he won the race open to all winners of that trophy at the Royal Military Academy sports.  Major Dalbiac was a contributor to many sporting papers.  He was with Earl Roberts in the famous Kandahar march, and was twice mentioned in despatches.  He served in the Egyptian War 1882, being severely wounded (having his horse shot under him) at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir was again mentioned in despatches, and was awarded the medal with clasp and Khedive's star, and also received the Fourth Class of the Order of the Medjidie.  He then returned to India, but some time afterwards retired.  Major Dalbiac joined the Imperial Yeomanry as a Captain February 3rd, 1900, and proceeded to South Africa, serving in the Cape and Orange River Colonies.  The day he fell he had entered Senekal, regardless of danger, with a small party of Yeomanry in advance of the main body, when he was suddenly fired on by the Boers in the chief street of the town and killed.

Dalrymple-Hay, Lieutenant John Douglas, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders

Died in the Langman Hospital, Bloemfontein, of enteric May 26th, 1900.  He was the only surviving son of Major and Mrs Dalrymple-Hay, of Dunlop, and grandson of Admiral Sir John Dalrymple-Hay.  He was born August 1874, and educated at Marlborough.  Lieutenant Dalrymple-Hay joined the Cordon Highlanders from the 3rd Battalion September 1896, and was promoted Lieutenant November 1898.  He served in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, under Sir William Lockhart, with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, being present at the engagement at Dargai October 18th, at the assault of the Dargai Heights on the 20th, the capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes, and in the subsequent operations in the Maidan, Waran, and Bara Valleys, for which services he was awarded the medal and two clasps.  He served in the Kimberley Relief Force under Lieutenant General Lord Methuen, and was present at the battle of Magersfontein, also taking part in the battles of Paardeberg, Driefontein, and the advance on Bloemfontein.  The name of Lieutenant Dalrymple-Hay was inscribed on a tablet erected in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Daly, 2nd Lieutenant Cornelius Joseph, Royal Irish Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Pieters Hill, February 27th, 1900.  He was born February 1878, and entered the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers from the 4th Battalion, in January 1899.  2nd Lieutenant Daly went to South Africa with the 2nd Battalion of his regiment, October 1899, and served with the Ladysmith Relief Force.  He was present at the battle of Colenso, and the fighting on the Tugela, in which his battalion took part up to his death at Pieters Hill.

   

Dalyell, Lieutenant Charles William Parry, Royal Garrison Artillery

Died of enteric at Pretoria, December 7th, 1900.  He was born in 1877, and educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond.  He was fond of games and was in the College team for football and cricket.  He entered the Royal Artillery September 1897, being promoted Lieutenant in 1900.  One of his Commanding Officers writing of him said "the service has lost a most promising officer".

Dalzel, Lieutenant Augustus Frederick, Devonshire Regiment

He was killed in Ladysmith by a Boer shell on December 27th, 1899.  He was the only son of  William Frederick Blygh Dalzel, MD, Surgeon Major Bengal Army, was born September 1870, educated at Haileybury, and joined the Devonshire Regiment, January 1892, being promoted Lieutenant May 1895.  He served with the first battalion of his regiment in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, under  Sir William Lockhart, with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, being present at the capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes, receiving; the medal with two clasps.  Lieutenant Dalzel was serving with his battalion in Natal, when war broke out, was in the fighting round Ladysmith, and served in the town during the siege until killed.

Danks, Lieutenant Cyril German, 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment

He died May 31st, 1900, at the Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot, from the effects of a wound received at the battle of Elandslaagte.  He was the only son of the Reverend G W Danks, Vicar of Morton, Gainsborough, was born September 1875, and educated at Haileybury.  He entered the Manchester Regiment from the 4th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, May 1897, being promoted Lieutenant April 1898.  He was serving with his battalion in Natal when war was declared, and was wounded in his first battle, while leading his men.  Lieutenant Danks was then removed to Pietermaritzburg, operated upon by Sir F Treves and his wound healed.  He was soon after invalided, and was subsequently found fit for duty at home, and rejoined April 17th, 1900.  He was, however, again taken ill and died.  He was buried at Morton, June 4th, 1900, with full military honours, the local volunteers attending, and furnishing a firing party.

Darter, Lieutenant C T, Namaqualand Border Scouts

He was killed in action at Garies, on March 18th, 1902.

Davidson, Lieutenant Francis Coventry Dudfield, Royal Lancaster Regiment

Died of wounds, February 23rd, 1900, received in the operations on the Tugela.  He was the second son of Lieutenant Colonel C M Davidson, 14 Victoria Park, Dover, of His Majesty's Body Guard, and formerly of the 4th King's Own Regiment and Royal Munster Fusiliers.  Lieutenant Davidson was born August 1874, educated at Westminster School, and entered the Royal Lancaster Regiment, in March 1895, being promoted Lieutenant January 1897.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901, for "gallant and meritorious service”.

Davenport, Lieutenant George Holt, 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps

He died of enteric at Standerton, June 23rd, 1901.  He was a son of Captain and Mrs Davenport, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, was born December 1877, educated at Charterhouse, and entered the King's Royal Rifle Corps from the 3rd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, May 1898, being promoted Lieutenant October 1899.  He served from the commencement of the war with his battalion in the Natal Field Force, and was present at all the actions which led up to the relief of Ladysmith and also took part in the subsequent advance into the Transvaal.  His name was inscribed on the tablet in the War Memorial Cloister at Charterhouse.

Davies, Lieutenant Byam Henry Ernest, 3rd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action February 4th, 1902, at Winbult, near Lindley.  He was the eldest son of Byam Martin Davies of Corsley House, Warminster, Wilts, and Waltham Place, Maidenhead.  Lieutenant Davies was 23 years of age, and educated at Eton.  He joined his regiment March 1900, being promoted Lieutenant in the following July.

Dawson-Scott, Lieutenant Geoffrey Nicholl, Royal Garrison Artillery

Died December 31st, 1900, from atrophy of the liver.  He was born October 1874, educated at Wellington (Combermere, 1888-91).  He entered the Royal Artillery from the RMA in June 1895, being promoted lieutenant in June 1898, and proceeded to South Africa in January 1900.

Day, Major Charles Russell, Oxfordshire Light Infantry

He died from wounds received in action near Paardeberg, on February 18th, 1900, during the pursuit of Cronje.  He was the only son of the Reverend Russell Day, rector of Horstead, Norwich, was born April 1860, and educated at Eton.  He entered the Oxfordshire Light Infantry from the 3rd Royal Lancashire Militia, January 1882, promoted Captain July 1889, and Major October 1899.  Major Day was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and was well known in the musical world.  In 1890 he was employed in connection with the musical department of the Royal Military Exhibition at South Kensington, and in 1892 served as a member of the English Committee of the Vienna International Musical Exhibition.  He also served in a similar capacity for the Paris Musical Exhibition of 1900.  He was the author of "Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and The Deccan".  Major Day accompanied his battalion to South Africa in December 1899, and was present at the fighting at Klip Kraal, where his field glasses were broken to pieces by a bullet.  He also took part in the Relief of Kimberley and at Paardeberg was struck down when going to the assistance of Corporal Knowles, who was wounded, and whose life he saved.  After he had been wounded, and while being attended to, Major Day's first thought was for the Corporal, adding "never mind me".  He was buried at Paardeberg; his funeral was most pathetic.  Among many others attending were some thirty men of his battalion who had been wounded — a sad picture.  One who was present added "not many of us returned with dry eyes".

de Freville, Major Edward Henry, 15th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, late 8th and 11th Hussars

He resigned his commission as Captain in the Imperial Yeomanry on 25^th September 1901 and died shortly afterwards at Scarborough.  He was the eldest son of Reverend Charles Greene, formerly Chaplain to the forces at Chatham, and changed his name on succeeding to the de Freville family estates at Hinxton, Saffron Walden, and Shelford, Cambridgeshire.  Major de Freville was educated at Eton and went out to South Africa, March 1900, with the Imperial Yeomanry.  After much service was invalided home, but never recovered from the illness which he had contracted during the war.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG September 10th, 1901.

de Guerin, Lieutenant S C W, 33rd East Kent Company Imperial Yeomanry

He died of enteric at Norval's Pont, February 11th, 1902.  He joined the Imperial Yeomanry as a 2nd Lieutenant, March 1901, and was promoted Lieutenant in May.  He had previously served as a trooper in the Cape Mounted Rifles.

de Kock, Lieutenant Christian G, Clanwilliam Convoy Guard (late Western Province Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action in the Clanwilliam District on October 31st, 1901.

de Montmorency, Captain the Honourable Raymond Harvey Lodge Joseph, VC, 21st Empress of India's Lancers, and commanding de Montmorency's Scouts in South Africa

He was killed in action, near Stormberg, February 23rd, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Viscount Frankfort de Montmorency, KCB, and Rachel, his wife, daughter of Field Marshal Sir John Michel, KCB.  Captain de Montmorency was born February 1867, and educated at Marlborough.  He joined the Lincolnshire Regiment from the Royal Military College, September 1887, being promoted to a lieutenantcy in the 21st Lancers, November 1889, and becoming Captain August 1899.  When a Lieutenant, he served in the Soudan campaign, 1898, and was present at the battle of Khartoum, being mentioned in despatches, LG, September 30th, 1898, was awarded the VC and the British medal and Khedive's medal with clasp.  It was written of him "his early death cut short the career of one who possessed every quality of a partisan leader".  He had raised a corps of scouts, over whom he had a remarkable influence.  He knew no fear.  His death is mentioned in the despatch from Paardeberg, February 28th, 1900, by Field Marshal Earl Roberts, where Captain de Montmorency is stated to have been "a very promising officer", Captain de Montmorency was buried in Molteno cemetery.  His name is inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

From the VC Book:

DE MONTMORENCY, THE HON RAYMOND HANNAY LODGE JOSEPH, Lieutenant, was born on 5 February1867, son of General Viscount Frankfort de Montmorencv.  He entered the 21st Lancers in September 1887, and became Lieutenant in 1889, and Adjutant, 21st Lancers, in 1893.  In 1898 at the Battle of Khartoum, he won the Victoria Cross, when serving in the Khartoum Expedition [London Gazette, 15 November 1898]: "The Honourable Raymond Hannay Lodge Joseph de Montmorency, Lieutenant, the 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers.  At the Battle of Khartoum, on the 2nd September 1898, Lieutenant de Montmorency, after the charge of the 21st Lancers, returned to assist Second Lieutenant R G Grenfell, who was lying surrounded by a large body of Dervishes.  Lieutenant de Montmorency drove the Dervishes off, and finding Lieutenant Grenfell dead, put the body on his horse, which then broke away.  Captain Kenna and Corporal Swarbrick then came to his assistance and enabled him to rejoin the regiment, which had begun to open a heavy fire on the enemy".  Mr Steevens, in ‘With Kitchener to Khartoum’, says: "Lieutenant de Montmorency missed his troop sergeant, and rode back among the slashes to look for him.  There he found the hacked body of Lieutenant Grenfell.  He dismounted and put it upon his horse, not seeing in his haste that the life had drained out long since by a dozen channels.  The horse bolted under the slackened muscles, and de Montmorency was left alone with his revolver and 3,000 screaming fiends.  Captain Kenna and Corporal Swarbrick rode out, caught his horse and brought it back; the three answered the fire of the 3,000 at fifty yards, and got quietly back to their own line untouched".  He served in the South African Campaign of 1899-1300.  Sir A Conan Doyle (‘The Great Boer War’, page 213) says: "Scouting and raiding expeditions, chiefly organized by Captain de Montmorency—whose early death cut short the career of one who possessed every quality of a partisan leader—broke the monotony of inaction".  Sir A Conan Doyle is here describing the doings of General Gatacre's force between Stormberg and the final general advance.  In 1899 he was promoted Captain.  Sir A Conan Doyle later (page 356) describes his death, which occurred February 23, 1900: "During the long period which had elapsed since the repulse at Stormberg, General Gatacre had held his own at Sterkstroom, under orders not to attack the enemy, repulsing them easily upon the only occasion when they ventured to attack him.  Now it was his turn also to profit by the success Lord Roberts had won.  On 23 February he reoccupied Molteno, and on the same day sent out a force to reconnoitre the enemy's position at Stormberg.  The incident is memorable as having been the cause of the death of Captain de Montmorency, one of the most promising of the younger officers of the British Army.  He had formed a corps of scouts, consisting originally of four men, but soon expanding to seventy or eighty.  At the head of these men he confirmed the reputation for desperate valour which he had won in the Soudan, and added to it proof of the enterprise and judgment which go to make a leader of light cavalry.  In the course of the reconnaissance he ascended a small kopje, accompanied by three companions, Colonel Hoskier, a London volunteer soldier, Vice, a civilian, and Sergeant Howe.  'They are right on the top of us', he cried to his comrades, as he reached the summit, and dropped next instant with a bullet through his heart.  Hoskier was shot in five places, and Vice was mortally wounded, only Howe escaping.  The rest of the scouts, being farther back, were able to get cover and to keep up a fight until they were extricated by the remainder of the force.  Altogether our loss was formidable rather in quality than in quantity, for not more than a dozen were hit, while the Boers suffered considerably from the fire of our guns … de Montmorency had established a remarkable influence over his rough followers.  To the end of the war they could not speak of him without tears in their eyes.  When I asked Sergeant Howe why his captain went almost alone up the hill, his answer was, 'Because the Captain knew no fear'.  Byrne, his soldier servant (an Omdurman VC, like his master), galloped madly off next morning with a saddled horse to bring back his captain alive or dead, and had to be forcibly sized and restrained by our cavalry".  The Reverend  H B de Montmorency CB, writes: "A day or so before the Battle of Omdurman, Raymond de Montmorency's horse was wounded, or somehow put out of action for the tune being.  In place of it, then, he rode a small white Arab polo pony, 'Baba', through the famous charge, and it was it that bolted when Grenfell's body was put on it.  I think this adds slightly to the glory of de Montmorency's return into the Dervish hordes.  After his death 'Baba' became the regimental pet of the 2Ist Lancers, under the care of Farrier Sergeant Pollock.  When the regiment was afterwards stationed at the Marlborough Barracks, Dublin, I often saw the pony there, and have a photograph of it, in which the tribal (Arab) mark shows very clearly.  'Baba' was afterwards presented to Miss K de Montmorency and her sister, and drew them about in a phaeton.  I do not know if it is still alive".  Mr de Montmorency also wrote: "One of Raymond de Montmorency's men whom I came across on the Karroo, shortly after his death, told me he was not killed outright by the first Boer volley, but as he lay wounded kept on firing at the enemy for a minute or two till he died". 

Denne, Major Henry William Denne, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders

He was killed in action at the battle of Elandslaagte, October 21st, 1899.  He was born in 1860, educated at Harrow, and joined the 75th Foot, January 1880, being promoted Lieutenant March 1881, Captain July 1887, and Major October 1897.  He saw service in the Egyptian War of 1882, with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (medal with clasp and Khedive's star).  He also served in the Soudan Expedition, 1884, as Transport Officer, with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and was present in the engagements at El Teb and Tamai (two clasps); also in the Nile Expedition, 1884-85, with the River Column under Major General Earle (clasp).  He held the appointment of ADC in Egypt, April 1886, to September 1887, and at Malta, January 1888, to January 1889.  He was afterwards Station Staff Officer (first class) in India, and was appointed DAAG, Bengal, from November 1895, until he rejoined his battalion to proceed with it to South Africa, in September 1899.

Dennis, 2nd Lieutenant George Barlow Hartley, 23rd Field Company Royal Engineers

He was killed in action at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith, January 6th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of E R Hartley Dennis of Harrow, Barrister, Middle Temple.  2nd Lieutenant Dennis was born November 1878, and educated at Harrow, which he entered as a mathematical scholar.  He joined the Royal Engineers, March 1898, and in Sept, 1899, was sent to the 23rd Field Company at Ladysmith, and served with it during the siege until his death.  In the early morning of January 6th he was with the detachment of Royal Engineers on Wagon Hill, under Lieutenant Digby Jones, and when the latter officer was seen to fall, it was thought that he was only wounded, and Lieutenant Dennis, then helping to carry a stretcher, went forward from rock to rock to assist Lieutenant Jones, and was stooping over him when he fell - shot through the brain - across the body of his friend and comrade".  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901. (See Lieutenant Jones.)

Dennis, 2nd Lieutenant John Tracton, 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers

Died in hospital, at Aliwal North, from enteric, May 2nd, 1900.  He was educated at Cheltenham, and entered the Royal Dublin Fusiliers from the Gloucestershire Royal Engineer Volunteers, November 4th, 1899.  He served with his battalion, in Natal, with the Natal Field Force, and had been wounded.  His name is inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Denny, Captain Peter Robert, 1st Dragoon Guards (attached 14th Hussars)

He was killed in action at Roodekop, near Dewetsdorp, April 25th, 1900.  He was a son of William Denny and his wife, Lelia Mathilda Serina, later Lady Samuelson, of 56 Princes Gate, London.  Captain Denny was born at Dumbarton in January 1875, and educated at Winchester.  After leaving school he intended entering the engineering works of Messrs Denny of Dumbarton but his love of sport and adventure made him join the army.  He entered the 1st Dragoon Guards in December 1895, from the 3rd Battalion Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment, being promoted Lieutenant July 1896, and Captain December 1899.  Soon after joining his regiment he accompanied a brother officer, Major Quicke (also killed during the war), on a shooting expedition to Somaliland.  Captain Denny volunteered for active service, and proceeded to South Africa with the 14th Hussars, December 1899, and served with the Natal Field Force till the Relief of Ladysmith, when he was transferred to Bloemfontein.  He was then sent with the column — in command of a squadron — which was detached to relieve Dewetsdorp, and met his death in the fighting near the town.  He was buried close to where he fell and a memorial cross was erected over his grave.  A tablet to his memory has also been placed in Bloemfontein Cathedral.

Dent, 2nd Lieutenant Francis Noel, 6th Inniskilling Dragoons

Drowned at Norval's Pont, Orange River, March 15th, 1900.  He was the youngest son of Stanley Dent and of Mrs Dent, USA, Sloane Street, London.  He was born December 1877, and educated at Eastbourne College and at Colonel Fox's, Farnham.  2nd Lieutenant Dent entered the 6th Dragoons from the 5th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Donegal Militia) October 1899, and proceeded to South Africa, January 1900, to join his regiment, arriving February 5th.  He, with three other officers, being anxious to be the first of the British forces to cross the Orange River at Norval's Pont, procured a raft, and succeeded in getting safely to the north bank.  Returning, however, and Lieutenant Dent was drowned, although he was an expert swimmer.  One of his companions was nearly drowned also, being saved by a brother officer; but many attempts made to save 2nd Lieutenant Dent were unfortunately unsuccessful.

de Rougemont, Captain Harold Wake, South African Light Horse

He died at Chieveley January 24th, 1900, of wounds received in action the previous day, while assisting a party of Bethune's Mounted Infantry, in making a reconnaissance from Chieveley Camp.  He was son of Commander Frank de Rougemont, RN, of Bradwell, Oxfordshire.  He was born July 1877, and educated at Sherborne and University College, Oxford.  Captain de Rougemont was for two years in the Forest Department, Cape Town, but on the war breaking out, offered his services and was given a commission in the SALH.  He was promoted Lieutenant before the regiment left Rosebank Camp, Lieutenant General French having there specially noticed his troop.  At the battle of Colenso his bravery was so conspicuous that he was promoted to the command of his squadron, with the rank of captain,

de Villiers, Lieutenant Colonel A P, commanding the Cape Garrison Artillery

He died at Durban Road, on June 12th, 1901.

Dewar, Captain Edward John, King's Royal Rifle Corps

He died on February 20th, 1900, of wounds received in action at Paardeberg two days previously.  He was born February 1863, educated at Eton, and entered the King's Royal Rifle Corps from the Militia in 1883, being promoted Captain July 1891.  He served in the expedition to Manipur, 1891.  Captain Dewar belonged to the 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, but volunteering for active service at the commencement of the war he was seconded for service with the Mounted Infantry from October 22nd.  His death is mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, from Paardeberg, February 28th, 1900.

Dick, Captain and Brevet Major Colin Eccles, Royal Irish Fusiliers

He died September 29th, 1901, of wounds received in action at Vryheid.  He was born December 1864, and after a little over seven years in the ranks, was given a commission in the Royal Irish Fusiliers, February 1893, being promoted Lieutenant April 1897, and Captain February 1900.  He served with the Natal Field Force for the relief of Ladysmith, being mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901, and received the brevet of Major from November 29, 1900, in the Gazette of August 27th, 1901.  He was also mentioned in the despatch of General Lord Kitchener, October 8th, 1901, for "consistent gallantry and good leading, especially on August 28th", the day he was mortally wounded.  Major Dick was buried at Vryheid.

Dick-Cunyngham, Lieutenant Colonel William Henry, VC, commanding 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders

He died January 7th, 1900, from wounds received in action at Ladysmith on the previous day.  He was mortally wounded by a stray bullet at 3,000 yards from the enemy.  He was the fifth and youngest son of Sir William Hanmer Dick-Cunyngham, eighth baronet, of Prestonfield and Lambrughtoun, Ayr.  Lieutenant Colonel Dick-Cunyngham was born June 1851, and educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond.  He entered the 92^nd Highlanders in 1872, was promoted Lieutenant 1873, Captain 1881, Major 1891, and Lieutenant Colonel, 1897.  He served in the Afghan War, 1878-80, and was present on transport duty in the advance on Kandahar and Khelat-i-Gilzai under Sir Donald Stewart; with the Thul Chotiali Force under Major General Biddulph (mentioned in despatches); under Earl (then Sir Frederick) Roberts in the Koorum Valley Field Force in the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, including the engagement at Ali Kheyl; he also took part in the operations round Kabul, December 1879, including the attack on the Sherpur Pass, being mentioned in despatches and awarded the VC.  He was with the Maidan Expedition in 1880 as acting adjutant of a wing of the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, including the engagement at Charasiah, April 25th (mentioned in despatches); accompanied Earl Roberts in the famous march to Kandahar, and was present at the reconnaissance of August 31st, and at the battle of Kandahar (mentioned in despatches, and received the medal with two clasps and bronze star).  He was awarded the VC "for the conspicuous gallantry and coolness displayed by him on December 13th, 1879, at the attack on the Sherpur Pass in Afghanistan, in having exposed himself to the full fire of the enemy, and by his example and encouragement rallied the men, who, having been beaten back, were at the moment wavering at the top of the hill".  He served in the Boer War, 1881, as adjutant of the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, and was subsequently DAAG in Bengal.  He went to Natal from India in command of the 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and led them into action at Elandslaagte.  He fell early in the charge, wounded by a bullet in the leg.  A sergeant of his battalion writes concerning him that on this occasion "he lay and cheered on the men; he tried to be up at the end of the charge, but could not manage it".  He completely recovered from this wound, and returned to duty only to be again struck down, January 6th, this time mortally.  He was uncle to Sir William Dick-Cunyngham and married in 1883, Helen, daughter of Mr Samuel Wauchope CB.  Lieutenant Colonel Dick-Cunyngham was buried in the town cemetery at Ladysmith.  The Gordon Highlanders erected a cairn to his memory on the spot where he fell.

Dickinson, Lieutenant Harold Lissaman, 7th New Zealand Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action at Langverwacht near Klip River, February 24th, 1902. The only son of Mrs Dickinson of 5 Cranmer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand.  He was born in Manchester, England, October 1875.  Having been taken to New Zealand when only three years old, he was educated there at Christchurch College, where he served in the College Volunteer Corps.  He was an excellent shot and a good horseman.  Lieutenant Dickinson accompanied the 1st New Zealand Contingent to South Africa as a trooper and served under Lieutenant General French.  He was present at the action of Slingersfontein, January 15th, 1900, where the New Zealanders behaved with such gallantry, Captain Madocks the officer in command killing the Boer leader.  The charge with fixed bayonets ordered by Captain Madocks, in which Lieutenant Dickinson took part swept the Boers from the hills, and is mentioned in the despatch of Lieutenant General French, February 2nd, 1900.  Lieutenant Dickinson was also present at the relief of Kimberley, the battles of Paardeberg, Driefontein and Sanna's Post, the advance on Pretoria and the action at Diamond Hill.  In February 1901, he returned to New Zealand, but being given a commission as Lieutenant he was back again in South Africa in April and saw much fighting.  In the action in which he was killed, the 7th New Zealand Contingent to which he belonged made a most gallant resistance to an overwhelming attack by the Boers under Manie Botha.  Seven out of eight officers were struck down, and of the men 20 were killed and 40 wounded.  It is stated that only ten men came out of the fight untouched.  Lieutenant Dickinson's voice was heard above the noise and firing rallying and cheering his men until he fell shot through the head.  Two medals, one with five clasps the other with two, were awarded him for his services.

Dillon, Lieutenant Charles Henry, Rifle Brigade

He died of wounds received in action at Standerton June 8th, 1901.  Born in August 1877, educated at Eton, he entered the Rifle Brigade, February 1898, being promoted Lieutenant January 1900.  Lieutenant Dillon had been on special service in South Africa with the Rhodesian Field Force from March 1900, and was mentioned in the despatch of General Lord Kitchener of July 28th, 1901, in that he, when "in command of some scouts showed great skill in extricating his men from a very difficult position", and as ADC to Colonel Grey frequently rendered most "plucky and valuable service".

Dillon, Captain Edward Walter Cotter, 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps

He died of sunstroke at Wynberg, February 7th, 1900.  He was the only surviving son of Major General Edward Sangford Dillon, formerly commanding the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment, and grandson of Lieutenant Colonel F E Dillon, also of the same regiment.  Captain Dillon was born August 1873, joined his battalion in 1893, and was promoted Captain May 1897.  He embarked with it for South Africa, January 1900, and was taken ill soon after landing.

Dimsdale, Captain Wilfred Philip, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles

He died April 9th, 1900, of wounds received in action April 3rd and 4th, near Reddersberg.  He was the youngest son of Baron Dimsdale of Essendon, Herts, was born April 1870, and educated at Eton.  He entered the Royal Irish Rifles November 1889, was promoted Lieutenant July 1893, and Captain April 1898.  From May 1897, to March 1898, he was ADC to Lieutenant General Sir Charles Nairne during the latter's tenure of the Bombay Command.  While holding this appointment Captain Dimsdale took part in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India as Extra Orderly Officer to the General Officer Commanding the 1st Division of the Tirah Expeditionary Force, receiving the medal with two clasps.  He embarked for South Africa in October 1899, and served with the Mounted Infantry.

Dobbie, Lieutenant Wallace Houston, ORC Police (late 1st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry)

He was dangerously wounded near Ladybrand, and died on November 30th, 1900.

Dodd, Major Thomas R, 2nd Railway Pioneer Regiment

He died of dysentery at Germiston February 4th, 1901.  He was secretary of the Transvaal branch of the South African League, and one of the principle leaders of the second reform movement in Johannesburg.  Together with Mr Clem Webb he was arrested by the Transvaal authorities for presenting a petition to the British Vice Consul after the murder of Edgar.  During the subsequent period before the outbreak of the war he played a prominent part in organising and keeping united the Uitlander community.  Major Dodd was a Fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute, and his name was inscribed on a memorial tablet in the hall of the building in Northumberland Avenue, London.

Dorman, Lieutenant George Lockwood, 3rd Battalion the Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment (5th West York Militia)

He died of enteric at Kroonstad March 30th, 1901.  He was educated at Eton and entered his regiment January 1900, being promoted Lieutenant the following December.  His battalion proceeded to South Africa February 1900, and Lieutenant Dorman served with it in the Cape and Orange River Colonies.

Douglas, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Baird, 3rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders

He was killed in action at Roodeval, June 7th, 1900.  He was the senior Major of the 3rd Battalion Cameron Highlanders, in which he was seconded for service with the 4th Battalion Derbyshire Regiment.  He received his first commission 1872, and was in the reserve of officers.  The day he fell, the 4th Battalion Derbyshire Regiment, of which he was in command, was guarding the railway, and was fiercely attacked in the early morning by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, under De Wet.  They were called on to surrender, and on Lieutenant Colonel Douglas scornfully refusing, fire was opened on them from every side.  Lieutenant Colonel Douglas fell early in the fight, vowing he would shoot the first man who raised the white flag.  He and those who were killed are buried near Rhenoster Kopje, Rhenoster River.  A cross marked their graves.  At the time of his death, Lieutenant Colonel Douglas held the position of Secretary to the Junior United Service Club.

Doveton, Major David Edwin, Imperial Light Horse

Died at Ladysmith, February 14th, 1900, of wounds received in the attack on Wagon Hill, January 6th, 1900.  He was mentioned in despatches for his services, by General Sir G White, March 23^rd 1900 (LG February 8th, 1900), and again in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, LG, April 16th, 1901.

Dow, Lieutenant John, 2nd Scottish Horse

He was killed in action at Hake Banagher, on December 20th, 1901.

Dowie, Captain Ronald Mackenzie, 3rd Battalion Suffolk Regiment

He died at Kroonstad, December 2Oth, 1901 from a gunshot wound in the abdomen, received in action near Vredefort three days previously.  He was seconded in his battalion for service with the 1st Battalion of his regiment, and formerly held a commission as Lieutenant in the 4th Battalion being gazetted to a company in the 3rd Battalion in January 1900.

Downman, Lieutenant Colonel George Thomas Frederick, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders

He died of wounds received in action, December 11th, 1899, at Magersfontein.  He was born in 1855, and came of a Devonshire family.  He joined the Gordon Highlanders in 1876, was promoted Captain 1883, Major 1891, and Lieutenant Colonel 1899.  Lieutenant Colonel Downman first saw service with the expedition to the Soudan in 1884 with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and was present in the engagements at El Teb and Tamai, receiving the medal with clasp, and Khedive's star.  He also served in the Nile Expedition 1884-85, and with the River Column, under Major General Earle (clasp).  He was present with the Chitral Relief Force, under Sir Robert Low, 1895, including the storming of the Malakand Pass, was mentioned in despatches, and received the medal with clasp.  He took part in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India under Sir William Lockhart, 1897-98, with the Tirah Expeditionary Force and was present in the engagement at Dargai, October 18th.  He was also present at the assault of the Dargai Heights, October 2Oth (mentioned in despatches), at the capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga  Passes, and the subsequent operations in the Maidan, Waran and Bara Valleys, being again mentioned in despatches and receiving the brevet of Lieutenant Colonel, and two clasps.  Lieutenant Colonel Downman succeeded to the command of his battalion in July 1899, accompanied it to South Africa the following October and joined the Kimberley Relief Force under General Lord Methuen.  In the action at Magersfontein, Lieutenant Colonel Downman fell mortally wounded within 300 yards of the Boer trenches.  The "Retire" had apparently been sounded without authority and Lieutenant Colonel Downman jumped up, calling out "Who sounded the Retire?" when he was immediately struck down.  Captain Towse, who endeavoured to carry him to a place of safety, was granted the VC for his gallantry and devotion, being ably assisted by Colour Sergeant Nelson and Lance Corporal Hodgson.  Lieutenant Colonel Downman was buried at Magersfontein.

Dowse, Captain Henry Esmonde, Royal Army Medical Corps

Died of enteric, at Bloemfontein, May 5th, 1900.  He was the second son of Henry James Dowse.  He was born January 1868, and entered the Royal Army Medical Corps as Captain January 1891.  He served with the Chitral Relief Force, under Sir Robert Low, in 1895, receiving the medal with clasp.

Drage, Lieutenant, New South Wales Mounted Infantry

He was killed at Diamond Hill, near Pretoria, on June 11th, 1900,

Drew, Lieutenant Percy James Vaughan, Kimberley Corps

He died at Potchestroom on July 28th, 1900.

Drysdale, Lieutenant Robert, 1st Battalion Royal Scots

This officer was first reported missing at Slabbert's Nek August 31st, 1901.  A Court of Enquiry assembled, and on investigating the circumstances came to the conclusion that Lieutenant Drysdale had been killed on the date mentioned.  He was born October 1876, entered the Royal Scots February 1897, being promoted Lieutenant April 1899.  He had served from November 1899, with his battalion, first in the north of Cape Colony afterwards in the ORC and Transvaal.

Du Buisson, 2nd Lieutenant Claude Seaton, 2nd Battalion The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment

Died at the Base Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, April 2nd, 1900, of wounds received on the preceding January 2Oth, in action on the Upper Tugela.  He was a son of James Du Buisson, of Tanfield, West Clandon, Surrey, was born February 1876, and educated at Mr Bartholomew's, Reading and at Marlborough and Trinity College, Oxford.  He entered the Royal West Surrey Regiment July 1898, and accompanied his battalion to South Africa in October 1899.  2nd Lieutenant Du Buisson was present at Willow Grange, the battle of Colenso, and the fighting on the Tugela, till wounded.  He was buried at Pietermaritzburg.  His name is inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel, in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war and also on a memorial erected at Guildford by his comrades of the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment

Dudgeon, Lieutenant Patrick Wellwood, 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers

He died of enteric, at Krugersdorp, December 30th, 1901.  He was born June 1878, educated at Uppingham, and entered the 3rd Battalion (Scottish Borderers Militia) in February 1899.  In February 1900, he was attached for duty to the 1st Battalion South Lancashire Regiment in South Africa, and in March was granted a commission in the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.  In June 1900, he was transferred to the 1st battalion, was promoted Lieutenant May 1901, and served with it up to the time of his death.

Duffield, Quartermaster and Honorary Captain Samuel, Royal Army Medical Corps

He died of dysentery, at Pretoria, January 17th, 1901.  He served in the ranks for nearly eighteen years, and was employed at the War Office for over four years, being promoted quartermaster in the Royal Army Medical Corps December 1899.  He served with the Egyptian Expedition 1882, receiving the medal with bronze star.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th, 1901, for his services in South Africa, and was granted the honorary rank of Captain from November 29th, 1900.

Du Moulin, Lieutenant Colonel Louis Eugene, 2^nd in command of the 1st Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment

Was killed in action at Abraham's Kraal, near Koffyfontein, January 28th, 1902.  He was born October 1859, entered the 107^th Foot, the 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, January 1880, being promoted Lieutenant in the following June Captain April 1885, Major Jan, 1896, and for his services during the South African war, brevet Lieutenant Colonel in November 1900.  He served in the Hazara Campaign 1885, with the 2nd battalion, being mentioned in despatches, and receiving the medal with clasp, with the Chin-Lushai Expeditionary Force 1889-90, on transport duty (mentioned in despatches, clasp), and with the Manipur Expeditionary Force 1891, as Brigade Transport Officer to the Silchar column (clasp).  He next saw service with the 2nd battalion in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India, under Sir William Lockhart, 1897-98, in the Tirah Expeditionary Force, including the operations in the Bazar Valley, receiving the medal with two clasps.  At the beginning of the South African war Lieutenant Colonel du Moulin was second in command of the 1st battalion, which was then stationed in Malta.  In February 1900, it proceeded to South Africa and then took part in the march from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, including the engagements at Welkom Farm, Zand River and Doom Kop, the occupations of Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the engagement at Diamond Hill.  Lieutenant Colonel du Moulin was also present at the engagements round Bethlehem and in the Caledon Valley, and at Retief s Nek and the surrender of the Boer forces at Golden Gate August 1st, 1900.  He also took part in the operations round Thaba N'chu, Winburg, and Lindley, and in the engagements at Bothaville and Ventersburg.  At one period of the war he was in command of a column and was mentioned in despatches, LG, July 9th, and September 10th, 1901, was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and granted the medal with four clasps for his good services.

Dunn, Lieutenant Joseph Smith, 2nd Regiment Scottish Horse

He died of an abscess of the liver and fever, at Pretoria, January 13th, 1902.  At the time of his death he was senior Lieutenant of his Regiment, and served in the war during 1901.  He acted as war correspondent for the Central News, London.

Eagar, Captain Edward Boaz, 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Belmont, November 23rd, 1899.  He was a son of Colonel E H Eagar, was born April 7th, 1860, and educated at Wellington, where he was in the Blucher.  Captain Eager entered the 41st Foot from the Royal Military College, August 1880, and was transferred to the 5th Foot in October of the same year, being promoted Lieutenant July 1881, and Captain January 1890.  He was adjutant to the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, June 1891, to June 1896.  He served in the Nile Expedition 1898, and was present at the battle of Khartoum, receiving the medal, also the Egyptian medal, with clasp.  It is stated that he was killed by a wounded Boer who was holding up a white flag.  Captain Eagar was married to a daughter of Colonel Thoyts, and left a widow and four children.

Eager, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Averell, commanding the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles

He died at Burghersdorp February 13th, 1900, from wounds received in action at Stormberg, December 10^th, 1899.  Born in April 1853, he joined the 83rd Foot from the Royal South Down Light Infantry Militia December 1874, being promoted Captain January 1882, Major December 1889, and Lieutenant Colonel November 1896.  Lieutenant Colonel Eagar fell while leading a small party of men up a precipitous slope, where the attack had come to a stand-still.  The author of "The Times History of the War" states that had Colonel Eagar succeeded in his noble efforts and reached the crest, he "would have commanded the Boer Laager, and perhaps won the day".

Eales, Major Lionel George Nuttall, 2nd Battalion East Kent Regiment (The Buffs)

He died May 2nd, 1902, at Lorenco Marques, on board the transport Avoca, from acute inflammation.  Born in July 1864, he entered the East Kent Regiment in Augut 1884, being promoted Captain April 1893, and Major May 1901.  He served with the Manipur Expedition, 1891, as Signalling Officer, being mentioned in despatches, and receiving the medal with clasp.  From November 1897 to July 1901, Major Eales held the appointment of adjutant of the 1st Volunteer Battalion of his regiment at Dover.  He then proceeded to South Africa and was appointed commandant at Eerste Fabreiken and afterwards at Alkmaar.

Earle, Captain Sydney, psc, Coldstream Guards

He was killed in action at the battle of Modder River, November 28th, 1899.  He was born January  1865, educated at Marlborough, and entered the King's (Liverpool) Regiment May 9th, 1885, was transferred to the Coldstream Guards as Lieutenant May 20th, 1885, being promoted Captain July 27th, 1896.  He was appointed DAAG for instruction, Home District, September 10^th 1898, and in October 1899, proceeded to South Africa as a Special Service Officer.  It is stated that Captain Earle was shot dead by a wounded Boer to whom he was offering his water bottle.  His name is inscribed on a tablet which has been placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Eaton, Lieutenant Charles Edward, Roberts' Horse

Died of enteric, at Kroonstad, June 4th, 1900.  He was the son of Robert Eaton of Bryn-y-mor, Swansea, and Helen, his wife, The Grange, Bradford-on-Avon.  Lieutenant Eaton was born January 1869, and educated at Beckenham.   He joined Roberts' Horse in January 1900 and was present at the Relief of Kimberley and the battles of Paardeberg and Driefontein, and the advance on Bloemfontein.  He also took part in the actions at Sanna's Post, Winburg, and the advance on Kroonstad, and was awarded the medal with three clasps.

Ebsworth, 2nd Lieutenant A, 1st Australian Horse

He was killed in action near Bronkhorstspruit, on July 23rd, 1900.

Eddy, Major, Victoria Mounted Rifles

Was killed in action, near Rensburg, February 12^th 1900.  In the action in which Major Eddy was killed, Sir A Conan Doyle states "about 100 Australians made a gallant attack on the Boers, who had surrounded a kopje, on which was a party of the 2nd Wiltshire Regiment.  They relieved the pressure, but at a loss of six officers out of seven, with a large proportion of men.  Major Eddy was among the officers who fell".  He was mentioned in despatches by Field Marshal Earl Roberts, LG April 16th 1901.

Edmonds, Lieutenant Nicholas Gifford, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders

He was killed in action at Magersfontein, December 11^th 1899.  He was the son of W Edmonds of Wiscome Park, Colyton, was born December 1872, and educated at Wellington, where he was in Saunders' House, 1887-90.  He joined the Royal Highlanders, from the Royal Military College, October 1893, being promoted Lieutenant May 1898.  He embarked for South Africa with his battalion in October 1899.

Egerton, Lieutenant Frederick Greville, RN HMS Powerful

Died November 2nd 1899, from wounds received the same day at Ladysmith.  He was the son of the late Admiral the Honourable Francis Egerton, of Weybridge, MP for East Derbyshire, 1866-68, and was a nephew of the Duke of Devonshire, and of the first Earl of Ellesmere.  He was 31 years of age, a good sportsman and excellent cricketer.  He was promoted Lieutenant 1891, and in 1897, was appointed Gunnery Officer to HMS Powerful.  The day he was mortally wounded the first 4.7 naval gun had been mounted on Junction Hill, and early in the morning fired her first shot at Long Tom on Pepworth, some 6,500 yards off.  The fire of the latter was terribly accurate.  A flash was seen and all who could be spared were ordered under cover, Lieutenant Egerton and two or three of the gun's crew remaining inside the sandbag parapet.  The shell crashed through the embrasure and struck him in the legs.  All that was possible was done for him by the medical officer, and then the bluejackets tenderly picked him up.  "This will put a stop to my cricket, I'm afraid", was his only remark, and on the way to hospital he stopped his bearers to get a light for his cigarette.  His wounds necessitated both legs being amputated, and at first it was hoped that he would have survived; but he died the same evening.  He was advanced to the rank of commander for his services, but did not live to hear of his promotion.  Lieutenant Egerton was buried in the cemetery at Ladysmith. (See Lieutenant Brabant)

Elkington, Lieutenant George Edward, 1st Division Telegraph Battalion Royal Engineers

He died of enteric in South Africa, Jan, 12th, 1901.  He was the fourth son of Lieutenant General Elkington, CB, and Mrs Elkington, of Sonning, Berks.  Lieutenant Elkington was born in January 1871, and educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey.  He entered the Royal Engineers February 1890, and was promoted Lieutenant February 1893.  He served with the Dongola Expeditionary Force, under Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener, in 1896, including the engagement at Firket, and the operations at Hafir, being mentioned in despatches, LG, November 3rd, 1896, and was awarded the Fourth Class of the Order of the Medjidie, the medal, and the Egyptian medal with clasp.  He embarked for South Africa in June 1900, and served there up to the time of his death.

Elliott, Captain Herbert W Drummond, South African Irregular Forces

He was killed near Ugie November 21st, 1901, whilst leading an attack on the Boers under Bezuidenhout at Gatberg Nek.  He was the son of Major Sir Henry George Elliott, Chief Magistrate of Tembuland, an old Crimean officer.

Ellis, Lieutenant Thomas Flower, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry

At first he was reported missing on January 24th, 1900, but it was afterwards discovered that he had been killed in action on that date at Spion Kop.  He was 31 years of age, and was educated at Sherborne.  At Spion Kop he was close to Captain Saunders-Knox-Gore, who also fell in this action.  As nearly all their men had been either killed or wounded, these two officers, standing amidst the bodies of their comrades, were firing with the rifles of the men who had been struck down.  Several times the Boers advanced but had been driven back, and at last Lieutenant Ellis fell.  It is thought that he had no identification card with him, hence the delay which at first took place in reporting his death.

Ellison, Captain George Paget, 9th Lancers

He died of enteric at Kroonstad April 7th, 1900.  He was the second son of Colonel R G Ellison, of Boultham Hall, Lincolnshire, and younger brother of Captain R T Ellison, 2nd Life Guards.  Captain G P Ellison was born in December 1868, and educated at Marlborough.  He entered the 9th Lancers August 1888, being promoted Lieutenant January 1890, and Captain December 1895.  He served as ADC to Major General Honourable Sir R A J Talbot at Aldershot from May 1896, and went in the same capacity to Egypt January 1899, but gave up his appointment at the commencement of the war in order to go on active service.  His name is inscribed on a tablet which has been erected in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Elsworth, Lieutenant A, New South Wales Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action during the war.

Elton, Captain Erie Godfrey, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders

He was killed in action at Magersfontein December 11th, 1899.  He was a son of Colonel F C Elton, RA Captain Elton was born June 1869 and educated at Wellington, where he was in the "Hill" 1882-86.  He entered the RMC Sandhurst, in the latter year, and joined his regiment in August 1888, was promoted Lieutenant August 1890, and Captain July 1898.  He embarked with his battalion for South Africa in October 1899.

Elworthy, Captain Charles Kershaw, 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)

He was killed in action at Zand River May 10th, 1900.  He was the elder son of Charles James Elworthy of Wellington, Somerset, was born September 1865, and educated at Clifton College.  He entered the Carabiniers January 1889, being promoted Captain September 1895, and at the time of his death was the senior of his rank in his regiment.  In the engagement at Zand River he was with a detached party of cavalry which was suddenly attacked by a strong force of the enemy, and in the severe fighting which ensued Captain Elworthy was killed.

Ely, Lieutenant Thomas Butler, 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers

Died of enteric on board the SS Orcana at sea on April 19th, 1900.  He was the only son of Major General Ely, and was born September 1875, educated at Brighton.  He entered the Royal Dublin Fusiliers December 1897, and was promoted Lieutenant October 1899.  He was present at the battle of Talana Hill, where he took command of his company, as his captain was killed.  He then took part in the retirement on Ladysmith, and went south with his battalion before the investment of that town was complete.  He was then present at all the battles and actions on the Tugela, in which his battalion took part, and entered Ladysmith with the relieving force.  He afterwards contracted enteric, was invalided, and died as stated.

Englebach, Captain Francis Joyce, 1st Battalion East Kent Regiment (The Buffs)

He was killed in action near Bothaville, November 6th, 1900.  He was born October 1867, and served in the ranks for nearly eight years, gaining his commission in The Buffs June 1894, being promoted Lieutenant May 1897, and Captain April 1900.  He served throughout the operations of the Chitral Relief Force, under Sir Robert Low, 1895, with the 1st Battalion The Buffs, receiving the medal with clasp.  He also saw service in the operations on the Niger in 1897-98, including the expedition to Siam, and received the medal with clasp.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th, 1901, for his services in South Africa.

England, Captain Alick Thornber, 1st Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)

He died at Sterkstroom of enteric, February 24th, 1900.  He was born on March 9th, 1869, educated at Bedford Grammar School, and entered the Derbyshire Regiment August 23rd, 1888, being promoted Lieutenant July 1890, and Captain July 1895.  He graduated at the Staff College in December 1899, and proceeding immediately after to South Africa, served in the north of Cape Colony.

Erskine, Captain W C C, Field Intelligence Department (attached to 16th Brigade Staff, late Bethune's Mounted Infantry)

He was killed in action near Fouriesberg October 7th, 1901.  He was a Fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute, and his name is inscribed on a memorial tablet in the Hall of the building in Northumberland Avenue, London.

Erskine-Flower, Lieutenant Henry Noel Clare, Scottish Horse

He died at Rustenburg Military Hospital November 22nd, 1901, of wounds received in action at Moedwill (seven miles east of Magota Nek), Rustenburg, September 30^th.  He was the only son of the Reverend H H Flower, rector of St Columba's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh, and grandson of Colonel H Knight-Erskine, of Pittodrie, Aberdeenshire.  Lieutenant Erskine-Flower, who was 20 years of age, enlisted in January 1900, as a trooper in Lord Lovat's Corps of Highland Scouts, and proceeded with them to South Africa.  He was first wounded in July of that year, and after being four months in hospital at Deelfontein was invalided home.  On recovering, he received a commission in the Duke of Edinburgh's Own (Edinburgh Artillery Militia), and in June 1901, again proceeded to South Africa, being attached to the Scottish Horse, with which he served until again wounded.  He was buried at Rustenburg.

Ethelston, Commander Alfred Peel, RN, HMS Powerful

He was killed in action at Graspan, November 25^th 1899, in the splendid advance made by the Naval Brigade.  He was the son of R P Ethelston, of Hinton, Salop.  Commander Ethelston entered the Royal Navy as a cadet in July 1875, was promoted sub Lieutenant December 1882, Lieutenant, February 1885, and commander January 1897.  As a sub Lieutenant of HMS Helicon, he had served during the Naval and Military operations in the Eastern Soudan, at Suakin, in 1884-85, and was awarded the medal and bronze star.  At the battle of Graspan Commander Ethelston was in command of the sailors of the Naval Brigade serving with the Kimberley Relief Force.  Sir A Conan Doyle thus describes the action of the Naval Brigade: "the losses in that rapid rush were terrible, yet they swarmed up, their gallant officers, some of them little boy middies, cheering them on".  Ethelston, the commander of the Powerful, was struck down. Plumbe and Senior of the Marines were killed.  "Little Huddart, the middy, died a death which is worth many inglorious years".  Out of a total of 190 killed and wounded at Graspan, it is stated that no fewer than 105 fell to the Naval Brigade.  Commander Ethelston was buried close to Enslin Station, a little east of the siding there, beside Major Plumbe and Captain Senior. (See Major Plumbe)

Eustace, Captain Alexander Rowland, 2nd Battalion East Kent Regiment (The Buffs)

He was killed in action at Driefontein, March 16th, 1900.  He was born August 1859, educated at Brighton College and Eton, and joined the Buffs from the 2nd Brigade Scottish Division Royal Artillery July 1882, being promoted Captain March 1893.  Captain Eustace embarked with his battalion (which formed part of the 6th Division) for South Africa in December 1899, and was present at the Battle of Paardeberg.  His death is mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, from Bloemfontein, March 15th, 1900.

Evans, Lieutenant Ernest C, Jarmenville District Mounted Troops (late 2nd Tasmanian Mounted Infantry)

He died at Klipplaat, during the war.

Evans, Lieutenant Colonel R W, Natal Volunteer Composite Regiment

He was killed in action at Llangelegen, near Vryheid, February 19th, 1902.  He served in the Natal Mounted Rifles and was mentioned in despatches, LG, July 29th, 1902, for his services.  Lieutenant Colonel Evans was buried at Durban.

Evans-Freke, Lieutenant the Honourable Cecil Montague, 16th Lancers

He died June 15th, 1900, of wounds received June 2nd in action near Orange Grove, South Africa.  He was the youngest son of the eighth Lord Carbery and Victoria Lady Carbery, of Glaston House, Uppingham.  Lieutenant Evans-Freke was born in September 1876, and educated at Eton.  He entered the 16^th Lancers from the Royal Military College, April 1897, being promoted Lieutenant October 1899.  Lieutenant Evans-Freke proceeded to South Africa in February 1900, and was present at the relief of Kimberley, the battle of Paardeberg, and the advance on Bloemfontein.  A tablet was erected at Glaston in his memory by his brother officers.

Eykyn, Captain Cecil, 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders

He died February 8th, 1900, of wounds received in action at Koodoosberg on the previous day.  He was a son of Thomas Eykyn of 47 Hyde Park Gate, was born June 1867, and educated at Harrow.  He entered the Royal Highlanders from the 3rd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry July 1889, being promoted Lieutenant January 1891, and Captain November 1898.  He had served with his battalion in the Kimberley Relief Column, and was present at the battle of Magersfontein.

Eyre, Lieutenant C G, 10^th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action near Sterkfontein, November 15th, 1901.  He was educated at Winchester, and joined the Imperial Yeomanry January 1901, with the rank of Lieutenant in the army.  He had previously served in the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and when gazetted to the Imperial Yeomanry was Sergeant Major of the 5^th New Zealand Contingent.