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Officer casualties, surnames H
Hall,
Lieutenant A W, Volunteer Medical Staff
He died of
enteric at Mooi River, on March 2Oth, 1900.
Hall,
Lieutenant Lewis Duval, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade
He was
killed in action at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith, January 6th, 1900. He was the son
of Lewis Duval Hall JP DL of Taverham Hall, Norwich, was born in 1875, and
educated at Eton. He entered the Rifle Brigade from the 3rd Battalion
Oxfordshire Light Infantry 1897, being promoted Lieutenant October 1899.
Lieutenant Hall took part in Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener's expedition to
Omdurman in 1898, and was present at the battle of Khartoum, receiving the
medal, also the Egyptian medal with clasp. He also served in Crete. He
accompanied his battalion to South Africa in October 1899, and served with it
in Ladysmith till killed.
Hall, 2nd
Lieutenant Rupert Henry, 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)
He died
June 15th, 1900, of wounds received a week previously in action at Roodeval.
He entered the regiment in November 1899, and accompanied his battalion to
South Africa in January 1900. (See Lieutenant Colonel Douglas who was
also killed in this action)
Hall, Captain
Sidney Edwin, 34th (Middlesex) Company of the 11th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Tweefontein, in De Wet's attack on Christmas morning,
1901. He entered the Imperial Yeomanry as a Lieutenant in December 1900, and
was promoted Captain in June 1901. He was buried at Tweefontein, and his
name is inscribed on an obelisk erected there in memory of all who fell in
this action.
Hall,
Lieutenant W, South African Light Horse
Died of
enteric at Heilbron, on November 23rd 1901.
Halliday,
Surgeon Stratford D T, RN HMS Redbreast
He was
engaged in blockading duties off Delagoa Bay, was invalided home and died in
London, May 5th 1902. He was educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey, and was
appointed surgeon in the Royal Navy in May 1898.
Hambro, 2nd
Lieutenant Norman Joachim, 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps
He was
killed in action at the battle of Talana Hill, October 2Oth, 1899. He was
born in February 1878, and educated at Eton. He entered the King's Royal
Rifle Corps February 1899, from the 3rd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment. "The
Times History of the War" states that Lieutenant Hambro was killed by our
artillery fire. He was twice wounded in the advance and had dragged himself
to the summit of the hill as an encouragement to his men, but was killed by
our shrapnel. A signaller of the Royal Irish Fusiliers leaped upon a
prominent boulder, and standing in the spread of the bullets endeavoured to
call up the battery. The shelling was then stopped. Lieutenant Hambro was
buried at Talana. (See Colonel Gunning)
Hamilton,
Captain H C W, Queensland Mounted Infantry
He died of
dysentery on July 12th, 1900, at Marandellas.
Hamilton,
Lieutenant Henry Rice, South African Constabulary (late Rhodesian Regiment)
He was
dangerously wounded June 29th, 1901, and died July 1st at Kromellenboorg. He
was educated at the United Services College, Westward Ho (1874-77).
Lieutenant Hamilton served in Methuen's Horse in 1884-85, and subsequently
held a captain's commission in the 4th Battalion Manchester Regiment. His
name was inscribed on a memorial tablet in his old college at Westward Ho.
Hamilton,
Lieutenant the Honourable John David, 12th Lancers
He died of
enteric May 22nd 1900, at Kroonstad. He was the youngest son of Lord
Hamilton, of Dalzell, was born December 1878, and educated at Eton. He
entered the 12th Lancers November being promoted Lieutenant
February 1900.
Hancook, 2nd
Lieutenant Calverly Trevelyan, Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Bethlehem, July 13th, 1900. He was the son of the
Reverend Prebendary Hancock, of The Priory, Dunster, Somerset, and was born in
April 1879. He was educated at Radley, where he was a prefect, and at Chr1st
Church, Oxford. He served in South Africa with the 40th Company of the 10th
Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, and saw much fighting near Kroonstad and
Lindley. He was buried in the cemetery at Bethlehem.
Hancock,
Lieutenant F E, Kitchener's Fighting Scouts
He died of
enteric at Pietermaritzburg January 15th, 1902.
Hanbury, 2nd
Lieutenant Edward Mansfield, 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment
He was
killed at Jagersfontein on October 13th, 1900, while in command of the Mounted
Infantry of the 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment. He was the son of Mr
Hanbury and Mrs Hanbury of Bishopstowe, Torquay, was born in August 1880, and
educated at Lambrook, Bracknell, and at Eton. He entered the East Yorkshire
Regiment, in April 1900, from the 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment and
Lieutenant Hanbury fell while on patrol duty; and Lieutenant General Sir T
Kelly-Kenny in announcing his death reported that Lieutenant Hanbury was "a
young officer of great promise”. 2nd Lieutenant Hanbury was buried in
Trompsburg cemetery; a marble cross was erected over his grave by his brother
officers.
Hankey,
Lieutenant Hugh Martin Alers, 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire
Regiment
He was
killed in action at Paardeberg on February 18th 1900. He was born
in November 1872, educated at Marlborough and Rugby, and entered his regiment
February 1892, being promoted Lieutenant January 1898. From December 1897
to May 1898, he was employed in the Egyptian Army, and had passed as an
interpreter in Arabic and Turkish. Lieutenant Hankey's name was inscribed on
a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who
fell in the war.
Hannah,
Lieutenant William Maitland Julius, Leicestershire Regiment
He was
killed at Dundee October 21st 1899, by a Boer shell from a Creusot
gun which fell in the British camp. He was the second son of the Reverend J J
Hannah, vicar of Brighton, and was born May 1876, educated at Harrow, and
entered the Leicestershire Regiment March 1896, being promoted Lieutenant
August 1898. Lieutenant Hannah was on leave of absence in England in the
summer of 1899, and when war became imminent he asked permission to rejoin his
battalion in Natal, which request being granted he arrived in time to proceed
with it to Dundee. On the 20th October the day of Talana, the battalion was
left in camp to protect it, and on the following day Lieutenant Hannah was
killed. He ws buried at Dundee.
Hannay,
Colonel Ormelie Campbell, late Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He was
killed in the fighting near Paardeberg on February 18th 1900. He
was born December 1848 joined the 93rd Foot October 1867 was promoted
Lieutenant October 1871, Captain in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
November 1878, Major January 1884, Lieutenant Colonel June 1893, and brevet
Colonel June 1897. Colonel Hannay was employed on special service in South
Africa during the latter part of the Zulu War in 1879 (medal). He was ADC to
the Brigadier General, Aldershot, April 1st 1883, to September 20th
1883, ADC to the Major General, Bengal, September 27th 1886 to
December 8th 1886, and ADC to the Lieutenant General, Bombay, December 14th
1886 to November 20th 1887. In June 1899, having commanded his
battalion for six years, he was placed on half-pay. In October he was
appointed AAG at Portsmouth and in December he was selected for special
service in South Africa. He was killed when leading his mounted infantry
against some Boers who held the northern bank of the Modder River. Colonel
Hannay was twice mentioned in despatches LG February 8th 1901 for having
rendered "conspicuously valuable service".
Hannum,
Lieutenant C T, Border Scouts
He died of
acute bronchitis, at Kenhardt, on April 19th 1901.
Hanwell,
Major Joseph, 39th Battery Royal Field Artillery
He was
killed in action near Ventersburg on October 30th 1900. He was
born in July 1861, entered the Royal Artillery July 1881, was promoted Captain
April 1890 and Major October 1899. He was a fine horseman and polo player
and had won prizes for pig-sticking. He served with the Burmese Expedition
1886, receiving the medal with clasp, and was ADC to the Major General
commanding Bombay, February 1887 to March 1891. Major Hanwell had served in
the war from its commencement. Field Marshal Earl Roberts in his despatch of
November 15th, 1900 (LG February 8th 1901) reports with regret the death of
Major Hanwell.
Harbord, 2nd
Lieutenant Horatio, 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers
He was
killed in action at Elandslaagte, near Klerksdorp, February 25th 1902, during
an attack by the Boers on a convoy. He was the second son of the Honourable
Ralph Harbord — a brother of Lord Suffield — by his marriage with Elizabeth
Pole, second daughter of E W H Schenley of Prince's Gate. He was born March
1875, educated privately, and was fond of all sports, and a good rider. He
first served as a trooper in the Leicestershire Yeomanry in 1900, and was
granted a commission in the 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers March 1901.
2nd Lieutenant Harbord served in the operations in Cape Colony, north of the
Orange River, also in the operations in Orange River Colony. He was buried at
Klerksdorp.
Harding, 2nd
Lieutenant J D, Imperial Yeomanry
He died of
enteric at Germiston June 3rd, 1901. He joined the Imperial Yeomanry March
1901, with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in the army. He had previously served
as a trooper in the Westmoreland and Cumberland Yeomanry Cavalry.
QSA (3) CC, OFS, Tr (Lt IY). eBay Feb 05.
Harding,
Lieutenant L E, Commander in Chiefs Bodyguard
He died of
wounds received in action at Uitkyk, February 11th 1901.
Hardman,
Captain John Wreford Julian, 1st Royal Dragoons
He died at
Pinetown Bridge Hospital, Natal, May 30th 1900. He was born
January 1863, educated at Harrow, and entered the 6th Dragoons
August 1885, being transferred to the 1st Dragoons October 1885, and was
promoted Captain August 1893. Captain Hardman held the post of adjutant to
his regiment December 1894, to December 1898, and was appointed Recruiting
Staff Officer (Class II) London Recruiting District, May 1899, which
appointment he held till October when he rejoined his regiment in order to
proceed to South Africa. He then served with the Natal Field Force, and was
present at the battle of Colenso and the relief of Ladysmith.
Hardwick,
Lieutenant Stephen Thomas, Royal Field Artillery
He was
killed in action at Tweefontein, December 25th 1901, in the attack
at dawn by General De Wet. He was the son of Phillip C Hardwick of 2 Hereford
Gardens, and of Mrs Hardwick of The Rectory, Newton St Loe, Bristol. He was
born April 1876, educated at Farnboro' and Eton, and entered the RFA from the
4th Battalion Middlesex Regiment June 1899, being promoted
Lieutenant February 1901. In 1897-98, Lieutenant Hardwick was employed on
survey work in Egypt and Sinai, under Captain Lyons, Royal Engineers. He went
to South Africa February 1900, and was given command of a Pom-Pom section,
for which he had been specially recommended. Lieutenant Hardwick saw much
service during the war, and was constantly in action up to the time of his
death. At Tweefontein, when the "sweet silence of the Christmas dawn" was
broken by De Wet's attack, he rushed to his pom-pom, and working it with his
own hands, fired off a few rounds, and then foreseeing that it might possibly
fall into the hands of the enemy, he was endeavouring to render it useless
when he was shot through the heart. He was mentioned in despatches, and was
awarded the medal and four clasps, for Cape Colony, ORC, Johannesburg, and
Diamond Hill. Major General Sir Leslie Rundle telegraphed his "own deep
regret" at Lieutenant Hardwick's death, and added "we have lost a gallant
soldier and comrade". Lieutenant Hardwick was buried at Tweefontein, and his
name appears on an obelisk, erected on the spot where he worked his pom-pom,
in memory of all those who fell in this action. His name is also inscribed on
tablets in the Church of Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts., in the Chapel at Farnboro'
School, and at All Saints, Margaret Street. A window was also placed to his
memory in the Church of Newton St Loe.
Harland,
Lieutenant Edwyn, 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment
He was
killed in action at the Relief of Mafeking, May 16th, 1900. He was born July
1872, and educated at Wellington (Hopetoun, 1886-90), where he was a Prefect,
and in the football XV. He entered the Hampshire Regiment from the Royal
Military College, July 1892 and was promoted Lieutenant June 1894.
Lieutenant Harland served in the operations in South Africa, 1896, with the
mounted infantry, and was appointed adjutant of his battalion July 1899, but
being selected for special service he proceeded to South Africa, and was
employed with the force under Colonel Plumer. He was killed whilst
successfully saving the life of another old Wellingtonian, Major Bird.
Harper,
Lieutenant J F, 4th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Ladismith, Cape Colony, September 10th 1901.
He first served as a trooper in the Imperial Yeomanry and was appointed
Lieutenant March 14th, 1901, with the rank of Lieutenant in the army.
Harris,
Lieutenant Eustace Malim, Royal Irish Fusiliers
He was
killed in action at Machadodorp, January 8th 1901. He was born
August 1874, educated at Bedford Grammar School, and entered the Royal Irish
Fusiliers from the 4th Battalion (Cavan Militia) March 1897, being promoted
Lieutenant April 1899. He served in the war from its commencement; first
with the Natal Field Force, and afterwards in the Transvaal.
Harris,
Captain Owen, Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment and commanding 16th
Battalion Mounted Infantry
He died of
enteric and pneumonia October 9th 1901. He was the only son of
Francis Harris MD of 24 Cavendish Square, London, and the Grange, Lamberhurst,
was born November 1863, and educated at Winchester. Captain Harris entered
the West Riding Regiment from the 3rd Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent
Regiment January 1884, being promoted Captain February 1890. He was
adjutant of volunteers February 1892 to February 1898, and held the local rank
of Major in South Africa from February 22nd 1901, whilst commanding
a battalion of the Mounted Infantry. He served from the commencement of the
war and was wounded in the action at Klip Kraal, and again slightly on
November 6th 1900. He was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th
1901.
Harrison,
Captain E F, Canadian Mounted Infantry
He died at
Wynberg of enteric June 9th, 1900.
Harrison,
Lieutenant John Collinson, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
He died
September 3rd 1900, at Pretoria, of wounds received in action on
August 26th 1900 near Belfast. He was born in August 1869,
educated at Eton, and entered the 2nd Dragoons, June 1889, being promoted
Lieutenant May 1891. Lieutenant Harrison embarked for South Africa with his
regiment in October 1899, and first served in the north of Cape Colony, and
afterwards was present at the relief of Kimberley. He then took part in the
advance on Bloemfontein and Pretoria.
QSA (6) RofK, Paard, Drie, Joh, DH, Belf (Lt 2nd Dragoons), 1897 Jubilee
(silver, unnamed). DNW Sep 05 £3,800.
Harrison,
Lieutenant W, New South Wales Mounted Infantry
He died at
Wynberg May 6th, 1900.
Hartley,
Lieutenant G, Steinacker's Horse
Was killed
in action between Tweebosch and Palmietkuil, March 7th 1902. He
was the younger son of R W Hartley, Manager of the National Provincial Bank at
Brighton, and was 25 years of age. He went out in the early days of the war
with Paget's Horse, and obtained his commission, being appointed Paymaster to
Steinacker's Horse, July 1901.
Harvey,
Lieutenant A V, Scott's Railway Guards
He died at
Devondale during the war.
Harvey, Major
Charles Bateson, 10th Hussars
He was
killed in action near Colesberg, January 4th 1900. He the younger
son of Sir Robert Bateson Harvey, Bart, of Langley Park, Bucks. He was born
January 1859, educated at Eton, and entered the 10th Hussars in
1881, being promoted Captain July 1889, and Major 1897. He served in Egypt
in 1884 and was present at the battles of El Teb and Tamai, receiving the
medal with clasp and bronze star. He held the post of adjutant of Yeomanry
Cavalry from 1894-98. In the action in which Major Harvey was killed, it was
found that the Boers had during the night established themselves in rear of
the English position. The enemy were, however, driven out, and in their
retreat were charged by the 10th Hussars and a squadron of
Inniskilling Dragoons. Ninety were killed and twenty one prisoners taken,
while our loss was six killed, among them Major Harvey.
Harvey,
Captain J A, 10th Company of the 4th Contingent New
Zealand Mounted Infantry
He was
killed in action in the operations at Eland's River, of Major General Sir F
Carrington’s Force, August 16th 1900.
Harvey,
Captain Thomas, Rimington's Guides
He died at
De Aar, March 1st 1901 of wounds received in action at Strydenburg,
February 24th 1901.
Hastie,
Lieutenant Basil Hepburn, 2nd Battalion The Queen's Royal West Surrey
Regiment
He was
killed in action in the operations on the Tugela, February 23rd, 1900. He
was born May 1874 and educated at Dulwich College. He entered the Queen's
from the Militia, July 1896, being promoted Lieutenant March 1898. He went
to South Africa in October 1899, and served with the Natal Field Force.
Lieutenant Hastie's name was engraved on a tablet erected at Guildford by
their comrades in memory of all ranks of the Queen's Royal West Surrey
Regiment who fell in the war. His name was also inscribed on a tablet on the
outside of the new Memorial Library at Dulwich College.
Hastings,
Lieutenant Mark, 1st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Reitz November 10th 1901. He was the youngest
son of W S Hastings of the Grange, Wimbledon. He first served as a trooper in
the Imperial Yeomanry, and was granted a commission with the rank of
Lieutenant March 3rd 1901.
Hawkes,
Captain Lawrence Harry, 2nd Battalion the Welsh Regiment
He died at
Barberton November 13th 1900. He was born in March 1864, and
educated at Wellington, where he was in Lynedock, 1877-80. He entered the
Bedfordshire Regiment August 1883, being transferred to the Welsh Regiment
the following month, and was promoted Captain February 1890.
Hawley, Major
Francis Henry Toovey, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
He died
after three days illness at Bloemfontein April 27th 1900. He was
the son of General Hawley, formerly Assistant Military Secretary, and Deputy
Adjutant General to the Forces. Major Hawley was born in August 1860, and
educated at Eton. He entered the 2nd Dragoons in August 1880, was
promoted Lieutenant June 1881, Captain October 1887, and Major April 1897,
and was adjutant of his regiment from January 1892 to January 1896. He
embarked for South Africa in October 1899, served in the Colesberg district,
and took part in the relief of Kimberley and the advance on Bloemfontein.
Hay-Coghlan,
Lieutenant Percy Hay, Royal Artillery
He was
killed in action when en route from Tarkstaad to East London September
19th 1901. He was the son of William Mant Hay-Coghlan, of the
Indian Civil Service, and the grandson of General Sir W W Coghlan, Royal
Artillery, KCB. Lieutenant Hay-Coghlan was born in March 1878, and entered
the Royal Artillery September 1897, being promoted Lieutenant September
1900. He was employed on Special Service in South Africa, and since January
1900, had been on duty with the transport.
Head, Captain
Leonard, 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment
He died May
11th 1900, of wounds received the previous day in action at Zand
River. He was born in June 1867, and educated at Bedford Grammar School. He
entered the East Lancashire Regiment February 1888, promoted Lieutenant
August 1890, and Captain July 1896. He served with the Chitral Relief Force
under Sir Robert Low, 1895, and received the medal with clasp. Captain Head
embarked for South Africa in January 1900, and served in the 7th Division,
taking part in the advance on Bloemfontein.
Heath, Major
Edward Kermode, 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment
He was
killed by the derailing and destruction of an armoured train, of which he was
in command, near America Siding, May 17th, 1901. He was the only son of
Edward Heath of Manchester and Cheadle, and was 38 years of age, educated at
the Reverend J W Ripley's Private School, and married in 1887 the youngest
daughter of Colonel Charles Gooch, of HM Bodyguard. He was appointed
Lieutenant in June 1882, placed in the Reserve of Officers March 1885, and
promoted Captain September 1887. At the time of his death he was senior
Captain of his battalion with the honorary rank of Major. Major Heath
embarked for active service with his battalion in January 1900, but was
invalided home in July suffering from enteric. On recovering he again
returned to South Africa in the following November and was given command of
No 6 armoured train, which position he held up to the time of his death.
Hebden,
Captain Wilfrid Arthur, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment
He died of
enteric at De Aar Hospital January 28th, 1900. Born in February 1867, and
educated at Harrow, he entered the Essex Regiment January 1886, being
promoted Captain July 1897. Captain Hebden embarked for South Africa in
November 1899, and served in the north of Cape Colony.
Helsham,
Lieutenant Somerville, 11th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Bankfontein November 25th 1901. He had only
been appointed to the Imperial Yeomanry on October 4th, with the rank of
Lieutenant in the army.
Helyar,
Colonel Charles Welman Hawker, 7th Battalion (Staffordshire) Imperial
Yeomanry
He was
first returned as missing, but afterwards was reported as having been murdered
by Boers on July 26th 1900. He was the eldest son of C J Helyar of
Poundisford Lodge, Pitminster, Somerset, was born August 1844, and educated
at Cheltenham. He entered the 29th Foot February 1864, was
promoted Lieutenant December 1865, Captain October 1871, exchanged to the
3rd Hussars July 1879, became Major October 1881, Lieutenant Colonel April
1891, Colonel April 1895, and was placed on half-pay the following October.
Colonel Helyar retired in April 1899, and was in the Reserve of Officers. He
volunteered for service in South Africa, and was appointed commandant of the
7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry in January 1900. His name was inscribed on
the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.
Hemmingway,
Lieutenant F L, Menne's Scouts
He was
killed in action near Standerton, between May 3rd and 7th
1901.
Henry,
Lieutenant Robert Clive Bolton, 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
He was
killed in action at the battle of Colenso, December 15th 1899. He
was born February 1879, educated at Brighton College, and Victoria College,
Jersey, and entered the Royal Dublin Fusiliers May 1898, being promoted
Lieutenant October 1899. He was with his battalion in Natal at the outbreak
of the war, and was present at the battle of Talana Hill and in the subsequent
retirement on Ladysmith, afterwards accompanying part of his battalion to
Colenso and Chieveley before the commencement of the siege. He then served
with the Natal Field Force.
Hensley,
Captain Charles Albert, 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers
He died
January 2Oth 1900, of wounds received in the operations on the Upper Tugela,
near Venter's Spruit. He was the elder son of Albert W Hensley of Halifax,
Nova Scotia, was born in Prince Edward Island September 1865, and educated at
the Collegiate School, Windsor, NS and the Royal Military College, Kingston,
Canada. Being an enthusiastic and successful sportsman, he was known in his
regiment as "the young Shikari”. He entered the army September 1885, being
promoted Captain July 1895. Having served in Egypt and India, he proceeded
to Natal with his battalion September 1899, and was present at the battle of
Talana and in the retirement on Ladysmith. Just before the siege began, he
was sent with part of his battalion to garrison Colenso, and was present at
the battle of that name and the fighting on the Tugela, being twice wounded.
Captain Hensley, whose family was well known in Canada, married eighteen
months before his death the daughter of H Wylde Brown of Pietermaritzburg. He
was mentioned in despatches, LG February 8th 1901, for his
services.
Herron,
Captain Robert Douglas, 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)
He was
killed in action at Leeuwkop, April 1st 1902. He was born August
1867, entered the 2nd Dragoons March 1888, being promoted Lieutenant
March 1895, and Captain July 1897. He had served in South Africa from the
end of 1901. (See Major J C A Walker)
Hesketh,
Lieutenant Algernon Ernest, 16th Lancers
He was
killed in action in the fighting near Kimberley February 15th, 1900. He was
born November 1874, joined the 16th Lancers in February 1895, and was
promoted Lieutenant January 1899. This officer's death is mentioned in the
despatch by Field Marshal Earl Roberts, from Jacobsdal, dated February 16th,
1900. A tablet was erected by his brother officers in the Church of the
Annunciation, Bryanston Street, London in memory of Lieutenant Hesketh.
Hewett,
Lieutenant Arthur Wedderburn Hewett, 1st Battalion Loyal North
Lancashire Regiment
He was
killed in action at Hartebeestfontein February 16th, 1901. He was born
December 1875, educated at Sutton Valence School, and entered the Loyal
North Lancashire Regiment from the Royal Military College September 1896,
being promoted Lieutenant September 1899. He served with the 1st battalion in South
Africa, and took part in the defence of Kimberley, and was also present at the
action at Carter's Ridge and the subsequent operations in the ORC Lieutenant
Hewett saw much service in connection with convoys, and was invalided home
August 1900. On recovering, he returned to South Africa in the following
November and joined Lieutenant General Lord Methuen's column. He fell while
leading his men under a very severe fire from the Boer position.
Hichens,
Captain Thomas Sikes, Royal Field Artillery
Died of
enteric June 11th 1900, at Bloemfontein. He was born September
1869, educated at Winchester, and entered the Royal Artillery February 1889,
being promoted Lieutenant February 1892, and Captain March 1899. Captain Hichens was mentioned in despatches LG September 10th 1901, for his services.
Hicks,
Captain Charles Herbert, Lancashire Fusiliers
He was
killed in action at Spion Kop January 24th 1900. He was born in
April 1862, educated at Malvern College, and entered the Lancashire Fusiliers
from the Militia November 1884, being promoted Captain December 1892. Captain
Hicks embarked for South Africa October 1899, and served with the Natal Field
Force.
Hill, 2nd
Lieutenant Arthur Hugh Montgomery, 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers
He was
killed in action at the battle of Talana Hill October 2Oth, 1899. He was born
September 1877, educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, and
entered the 1st battalion from the 4th Battalion (Cavan Militia) May 1899.
2nd Lieutenant Hill accompanied his battalion to Natal from Cairo in
September 1899. On arrival the battalion was at once pushed on to Ladysmith
and Dundee, and took part in the first battle of the war. 2nd Lieutenant Hill
fell close to Captain Connor in the final assault on Talana Hill while leading
his men. He was buried at Dundee, and a tablet was erected there to his
memory by his brother officers.
Hill, 2nd
Lieutenant Henry Norman, Royal Artillery
He was
killed in action at Kleinfontein October 24th, 1901. He was born August
1877, educated at Cheltenham, and entered the Royal Artillery in May 1900.
2nd Lieutenant Hill was mentioned in despatches by Lord Kitchener, December 8th
1901 for "very marked gallantry”. His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross
War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.
Hill,
Lieutenant Hugh Rowley, Royal Field Artillery
He died at
Harrismith, July 28th 1902. He was born February 1880, and entered
the Royal Artillery in November 1899, and was promoted Lieutenant February
1901. He had served in the war during 1901.
Hill, 2nd
Lieutenant William Henry Tucker, 5th Lancers
He was
killed in action at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith, January 6th 1900. He
was the son of James Ledger Hill of Combe Grove, Bath, was born May 1873, and
educated at Charterhouse. He entered the 5th Lancers from the 4th Battalion
East Surrey Regiment in 1895. At Wagon Hill he came up with a dismounted
party to the assistance of the 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, and
was struck down while asking his Captain, who was wounded, to allow him and
his men to join the Devons, who were at that moment about to make their famous
charge. When his Captain turned to reply, he found 2nd Lieutenant Hill had
been killed. The name of 2nd Lieutenant Hill was inscribed on the tablet in
the War Memorial Cloister erected at Charterhouse. (See
Major Bowen)
Hilliard,
Major George, CMG, Royal Army Medical Corps
He died at
the General Hospital, Newcastle, September 7th 1900 from a gunshot
wound received on September 5th in a reconnaissance at Ingogo. He
was born in October 1862, and was educated at the Tipperary Grammar School
and Trinity College, Dublin, where he took his degree, and entered the Royal
Army Medical Corps as Captain February 1887, being promoted Major February
1899. Major Hilliard served in the Ashanti Expedition under Sir Francis Scott
in 1895-96, and received the star and also the CMG, the latter for "his care
and devotion" to Prince Henry of Battenberg. He had served throughout the
siege of Ladysmith. A memorial, the gift of Her Royal Highness Princess Henry
of Battenberg, was placed over Major Hilliard's grave. On it was inscribed
that it was "erected in grateful remembrance of the devoted care he rendered
her husband, by Beatrice Princess Henry of Battenberg".
Hill-Trevor,
Lieutenant the Honourable Nevill Windsor, Thorneycroft’s Mounted Infantry
He was
killed in action at Spion Kop January 24th, 1900. He was the third son of
Lord Trevor, was born 1869, and educated at Eton. Lieutenant Hill Trevor
served in the 2nd Life Guards from 1893-97, and on the outbreak of the war he
joined Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry as a Lieutenant. At the time of his
death he held a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Shropshire Yeomanry. At Spion Kop his section of Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry was exposed to a
terrific flank fire, and he and all his men and Lieutenant McCorquodale were
killed.
Hinks,
Captain Ernest, Middelburg District Mounted Troops
He was
wounded near Middelburg, Cape Colony, May 9th 1902 and died the
following day. He was the fourth son of J Hinks JP of Chesford Grange,
Kenilworth, was born April 1876, and educated at Leamington College. Captain
Hinks went to South Africa in 1893, and was engaged in farming near Hanover,
Cape Colony. At the commencement of the war he volunteered his services as a
scout, and his knowledge of the country being soon recognised, he was rapidly
promoted, and a commission as Captain granted him, first in French's Scouts,
and afterwards in command of the Middelburg District Mounted Troops. He fell
whilst leading his men to drive back the enemy who had attacked by night in
overwhelming numbers.
Hinton,
Lieutenant Claude Harington, East Surrey Regiment
He was
killed in action in the operations on the Tugela, February 23rd, 1900. He was
born in April 1873, educated at Clifton, and entered the East Surrey
Regiment, February 1893, being promoted Lieutenant November 1894. He
embarked for South Africa in October 1899, and served with the Natal Field
Force, and was present at the battle of Colenso.
Hipwell,
Captain Malcolm George, South Australian Bushmen
He died of
enteric at Kroonstad during the war.
Hirtzel,
Lieutenant Guy Dashwood, South African Constabulary
He died of
an abscess of the liver and dysentery at Tafel Kop, April 23rd, 1902. He was
the sixth son of George Hirtzel of Exeter.
Hobbs,
Lieutenant Frank H, 5th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry
He died at
Lichtenburg of enteric, February 6th, 1902. He entered the 2nd Volunteer
Battalion Worcestershire Regiment March 1900, being promoted Lieutenant
February 1901, and was then seconded in his battalion for service in the
Imperial Yeomanry, which he joined in April with the rank of Lieutenant in the
army.
Hobbs, Major
Herbert Thomas de Carteret, 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment
He was
killed at Honing Spruit, June 22nd, 1900, in the attack on the railway made by
General De Wet. He was the elder son of Colonel T F Hobbs, 6th Regiment, of
Barnaboy, Frankford, Kings County. His Grandfather, Captain Thomas Hobbs,
when a Lieutenant in the 92nd Highlanders, was wounded at Quatre
Bras. Major Hobbs was born in April 1857, educated at Wellington where he
was in the Orange, 1870-74, and as a Queen's cadet was appointed direct to the
62nd Foot, February 1875, served in India, being promoted Captain January
1882, and was transferred to the West Yorkshire Regiment as Major, February
1895. He was in the Army Pay Department from 1885-89, adjutant of his
regiment from 1890-93, and adjutant of volunteers. Major Hobbs accompanied
his battalion to South Africa as second in command, but was taken prisoner in
his first engagement at Willow Grange, on November 23rd, 1899. He was
mentioned in the despatch of Major General Hildyard of November 24th as
"having led the first line of the assault with judgment and good sense”, but
having remained to see that some wounded were attended to was unfortunately
captured. On Earl Roberts' entry into Pretoria, in June 1900, Major Hobbs
was released and was then appointed second in command of a composite
battalion, which proceeded to Honing Spruit. He had been with it only a few
days, when he was killed. He was buried in the military cemetery of Kroonstad.
Hobson,
Lieutenant Richard Leigh Clare, 4th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps
He was
killed in action at Schippen's Farm June 5th, 1900. He was the second son of
Richard Hobson of St Marfords, Bromborough, Cheshire, was born April 1876,
educated at Harrow, and entered the King's Royal Rifle Corps in May 1898,
being promoted Lieutenant October 1899. When he fell he was with a patrol of
ten men sent forward from the Vaal River, all of whom were killed or wounded.
Lieutenant Hobson had sent a runner with a note, asking for assistance, but
although reinforcements arrived within an hour, he had meanwhile died from his
wounds.
Hodge,
Captain William Buller Chapell, 6th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry
He died
November 1st, 1900, of wounds received the previous day in action at
Cypherfontein. He was the only son of Chapell Hodge of Pounds, near Plymouth,
was born April 1865, and educated at Eton. He entered the 12th Lancers from
the 3rd Battalion Devonshire Regiment May 1887, being promoted Lieutenant
July 1888, and Captain December 1892, but afterwards retired. He joined the
Imperial Yeomanry February 1900, with the rank of Captain in the army.
Hodgson,
Lieutenant Nevil Bursey, Army Service Corps
He died of
enteric at Pretoria, May 27th, 1902. He was the eldest son of Nevil L Hodgson
of Woolwich and Blackheath. Lieutenant Hodgson served originally in the
ranks of the Cape Police. On the recommendation of the Commander in Chief in
South Africa he was gazetted to a commission in the Army Service Corps,
September 1900, being promoted Lieutenant December 1901.
Hogg,
Lieutenant J Quarrier, Staff of the Intelligence Department
He died at
Jamestown on June 4th, 1901, of wounds received in action. He held a
commission in the South African Mounted Irregular Forces.
Hoiling,
Lieutenant A R, 1st Imperial Light Horse
He was
killed at Hartebeestefontern on March 22nd, 1901.
Holt,
Lieutenant, Uitenhage Volunteers
Died at
Port Elizabeth on May 2nd, 1900.
Holt, Captain
Robert Hughtrede Edward, Royal Army Medical Corps
He died of
wounds received in action at Groblers Kloof in the operations on the Tugela,
February 21st, 1900. He was the only son of Lieutenant Colonel R W F Holt,
late RMLI. On his mother's side his greatgrandfather, Lieutenant General Sir
H King, fought both in Holland and in the Peninsula with the 5th Fusiliers.
Captain Holt was born in July 1866, and entered the Royal Army Medical Corps
as a Surgeoon Lieutenant January 1892, being promoted Surgeon Captain 1895.
He served in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, with
the Mohmand Field Force, also with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, and was
awarded the medal with two clasps. He went to South Africa November 1899,
and first did duty in camp at Nottingham Road and Estcourt. Captain Holt was
afterwards with the 5th Division, and was present at the action of Spion Kop.
Just before being killed February 21st, he had gone forward to assist some
wounded men, and was kneeling down beside and attending to one when he was
shot. Captain Holt was buried close to where he fell under Fort Wyllie, and
an obelisk marked the place where he lay with others of the Somersetshire
Light Infantry. The Royal Army Medical Corps also erected a memorial cross
over his grave close to the obelisk. A tablet has been placed in St Mary's
Church, Alverstoke, in his memory. He was mentioned in despatches, LG,
February 8th, 1901, for his services.
Homan, 2nd
Lieutenant Arthur Charles Fitzgerald, Royal Field Artillery
Died of
enteric at Naauwpoort, May 11th, 1900. He was the eldest son of the Reverend
J F Homan, Rector of Chicklade and Pertwood, near Hindon, was born July 1878,
educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey, and joined the Royal Artillery in
December 1897. 2nd Lieutenant Homan volunteered at the outbreak of the war,
and was accepted for special service, and attached to the Cape Railway Pioneer
Regiment. He served at Fort Knokke, Orange River, Modder River, and
Naauwpoort, and acted as adjutant to several companies, also trained the
signallers selected from the regiment, and was afterwards employed repairing
the bridges and line at Norval's Pont. He was buried at Naauwpoort; a stone
cross and kerb were erected by the officers and men of No. 2 Company over his
grave. In the parish church of Tisbury, Wilts, the officers and men of the
Cape Railway Pioneer Regiment placed a mural tablet to his memory.
Hood, Captain
Alexander Nelson, Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Elandslaagte, near Klerksdorp, February 25th, 1902. He
was the eldest son of the Honourable Alexander Frederick Hood, third son of
the third Viscount Hood, by his marriage with the daughter of Algernon C
Heber-Percy. Captain Hood was born in October 1873, was educated at Radley,
and entered the Manchester Regiment from the Royal Military College October
1893, being promoted lieutenant July 1896, and was transferred to the Indian
Staff Corps August 1897. He was appointed ADC to the Lieutenant Governor of
Bengal December 1899, but resigned this position in order to proceed to South
Africa. He joined the Imperial Yeomanry in October 1901, and then served in
the war up to the date of his death.
Hopkins,
Captain W F, Medical Staff, Victorian Infantry
He died of
enteric at Naauwpoort on March 27th, 1900.
Horley, 2nd
Lieutenant Bernard Joyce, 4th Battalion Derbyshire Regiment
He was
killed in action at Roodeval, June 7th, 1900. He was the son of J T Horley of
Roxbro Park, Harrow, was born in July 1881, educated at Harrow, gazetted to
the 4th Battalion Derbyshire Regiment December 1899, and joined it in South
Africa, March 1900. The day he was killed, and Lieutenants Horley and Lawder,
the latter officer being attached to the battalion for duty, were ordered with
thirty men to reinforce a party at a railway bridge. To do this they had to
cross a piece of embankment on which the Boers were concentrating a heavy
fire. At this point 2nd Lieutenant Horley was wounded and fell. 2nd
Lieutenant Lawder picked him up, and carried him to a place of comparative
shelter when another bullet, after first wounding his comrade Lawder, struck
2nd Lieutenant Horley in the brain killing him instantly. He was buried near
Rhenoster Kopje, Rhenoster River, a cross being erected over his grave.
Hoskier,
Lieutenant Colonel Commandant F H, 3rd Middlesex Volunteer Artillery Corps
He was
killed in action near Schoeman's Farm, Stormberg, February 23rd, 1900. He was
educated at Eton and was a well-known Volunteer officer, having, it is stated,
brought the corps which he commanded to a high state of efficiency. He held a
certificate for proficiency in several subjects, and had obtained special
mention in examinations in tactics, besides being qualified as an
interpreter. In civil life Colonel Hoskier was a member of the Stock
Exchange. At the outbreak of the war he went to South Africa at his own
expense, and offered his services to Major General Sir W F Gatacre. Being
accepted, he served with Brabant's Horse and Montmorency's Scouts till
killed. He fell, shot in five places, the same day as Captain de Montmorency.
HRH The Prince of Wales, the Honourable Colonel of the 3rd Middlesex Volunteer
Artillery, in addressing the corps on March 4th, 1903, said "I should like to
congratulate you on the numbers which you sent to South Africa, six officers
and 1,114 rank and file. Alas! Colonel Hoskier was not among those who
returned to share with his comrades the welcome home, and we all join in
regretting the great loss which the regiment has sustained by the death of
that gallant officer”.
Howard, Major
A L Howard, DSO, Canadian Scouts
He was
killed in action February 17th, 1901, at Evergreen, Eastern Transvaal. He was
employed with the machine gun section, and was mentioned in General Lord
Kitchener's despatch May 8th, 1901, for having been "repeatedly brought to his
notice for acts of gallantry". Major Howard was awarded the DSO for his
services.
The following text
is taken from Wilson's 'After Pretoria, the Guerilla War': "Up to the
occupation of Pietretief the enemy's loss had been 282 men killed or wounded
in these eastern operations, 56 prisoners, and 183 surrendered, while one
15-pounder, 462 rifles, 160,000 rounds of ammunition, 7,000 horses or trek
oxen, 18,700 cattle, 155,400 sheep, and 1,070 waggons had been captured.
There is, however, reason to fear that a good many of the cattle and sheep
were recaptured by the enemy at various times, though a special corps, known
as "Loxton's Horse," had been raised in Natal to carry off and secure the
Boer stock. The British casualties up to Pietretief were 46 killed and
112 wounded. Among the killed was Major Howard of the Canadian Scouts,
a particularly gallant officer, who was murdered by the Boers on the Swazi
frontier. He was riding with his orderly a couple of miles ahead of
his Scouts, when he was seen to fall into a Boer ambush. He
surrendered, and with his orderly was deprived of his arms equipment.
Then the horrified spectators saw the enemy shoot the two in cold blood and
make off in hasty flight."
The
murder of Major Howard.
Click on the thumbnail to enlarge (320K).
See his DSO entry.
Howell,
Lieutenant Edward Gronow, 2nd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment
He was
killed in action at Blesboklaagte, near Klip River, February 12th, 1902. He
was the youngest son of J H Howell Castle Green, Bristol, was born February
1879, and educated at Rossall. He entered the Derbyshire Regiment from the
4th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment April 1900, and was promoted
Lieutenant February 1901. Lieutenant Howell first served in his Militia
Battalion in South Africa, but being granted a commission in the Line was
ordered to Malta. From this station he volunteered for active service, and
proceeded with the Mounted Infantry to the seat of war, where he was killed.
Major Dowell, who was wounded on the same occasion, wrote “Lieutenant Howell
was close to me when he was shot, and although the Boers were within a hundred
yards, he refused to leave me, and stood over me with his revolver until he
was himself killed”. Lieutenant Howell was buried in the embankment close to Klip River Station, with ten others who fell. He was mentioned in despatches
by Lieutenant General Lord Kitchener, LG April 25th 1902 for his
services "whilst attending to his commanding officer whom he refused to
leave". His last words, as he fell, were "No Surrender".
Hubbe,
Captain S G, South Australian Bushmen
He was
killed in action at Ottoshoop, on September 12th, 1900.
Huddart,
Midshipman Cymbeline Alonso Edric, HMS Doris
He was
mortally wounded in action at Graspan, November 25th, 1899, and died the same
night. He was nearly 19 years of age, and was the son of James Huddart of
Eastbourne. He entered the "Britannia" in 1895, where he was one of the two
chief captains of cadets, and passed out with such seniority that he joined
the "St George” on the Cape Station as midshipman June 1897. On Admiral
Rawson's arrival home from the Cape Midshipman Huddart was transferred to the
"Doris". At the time of his death he was acting as ADC to Captain Prothero,
commanding the naval brigade with the Kimberley Relief Force. At the battle
of Graspan Midshipman Huddart is stated to have “behaved magnificently and
still advanced after he had been twice wounded, until he was finally struck
down mortally wounded”. He is mentioned in the dispatch of Lieutenant General
Lord Methuen, November 26th, 1899. Midshipman Huddart was buried close to the
hospital at Enslin. He was awarded the CSC. (See Commander Ethelston and Major Plumbe).
Hudson, Major
Anthony Thomas Philip, psc, 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment
He died
December 20th 1901 of wounds received in action at Elandspruit the
previous day. Born February 1858, he entered the 63rd Foot January 1878,
being promoted Lieutenant 1879, Captain 1887, and Major January 1898. He was DAAG, Mauritius, from March 1895 to June 1900. He then served in South
Africa, and was commandant at Witklip. Major Hudson was mentioned in
despatches by General Lord Kitchener, March 8th 1902, LG April 25th
1892 for "gallant conduct in the repulse of the Boer attack" on the day he was
mortally wounded.
Hudson,
Lieutenant John Stanley, West Kent Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Tweefontein on Christmas morning, 1901. He was the eldest
son of John Hudson of Japan, who died in 1893, and of Mrs Hudson, late of
Hensill, Hawkhurst. Lieutenant Hudson was born at Yokohama in October 1874,
and was educated at Highgate Grammar School and Eastbourne College. From
1892-99 he was travelling in North America, but on his return volunteered as a
trooper, was accepted, and sailed for South Africa in February 1900. He
served in the engagements at Senekal, Thaba N'chu, Ficksburg, Harrismith,
Bethlehem and Standerton, and rendered such good service that he was given a
commission as Lieutenant. It is reported that his cool courage was frequently
noticed during the war. The Christmas morning he was killed, the Boers under
De Wet had crept up a precipice in overwhelming numbers to attack the British
camp. Lieutenant Hudson was in temporary command of his squadron, and had
just given the order to fix bayonets when he fell mortally wounded. He was
buried at Tweefontein, and his name was inscribed on an obelisk which has been
erected there in memory of all who fell in this action.
Hughes,
Lieutenant Albert Lionel Westropp, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers
He died of
enteric at Pretoria February 18th 1901. He was the son of J H
Hughes, was born July 1872, and educated at Haileybury, entered the Royal
Irish Fusiliers from the 4th Battalion East Surrey Regiment, June 1894, and
was promoted Lieutenant June 1897. Lieutenant Hughes accompanied his
battalion to South Africa in November 1899, and served with the Natal Field
Force and in the Transvaal. He was mentioned in despatches LG September
10th, 1901, for his services. He was buried at Pretoria beside Lieutenant
Neill, RE.
Hughes,
Lieutenant Louis Campbell, 2nd Kitchener's Fighting Scouts
He was
killed in action at Tweefontein, near Heilbron, November 14th, 1901. He was a
son of General Sir William Hughes KCB, was 24 years of age, and educated at
Marlborough. Lieutenant Hughes was mentioned in despatches by General Lord
Kitchener, December 8th 1901"for conspicuous gallantry in action".
His name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in
memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.
Hughes,
Captain Matthew Louis, Royal Army Medical Corps
He was
killed in action at Colenso, December 15th, 1899. He was a son of Colonel
Emilius Hughes CB ASC of Guildford, was born in 1867, and educated at King's
College, London, the University of Edinburgh, and the Rotunda Hospital,
Dublin. He joined the RAMC in 1890, and was mentioned in despatches LG
February 8th, 1901.
Hull, 2nd
Lieutenant Herbert Dauntesey, 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers
He
was killed in action at Lichtenburg March 3rd 1901. Born in March
1878, and educated at Eton, he joined the first battalion in April 1900,
having previously served since July 1899, in the 5th Battalion
(Northumberland Militia) which had been embodied in December 1899, and was
stationed at Malta at the time of his transfer.
Hulse, Major
Charles Westrow, Imperial Yeomanry
He was
killed in action at Braklaagte, June 4th, 1901. Educated at Radley and
Winchester, he was Captain and honorary Major of the Duke of Connaught's Own
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Artillery and joined the Imperial Yeomanry in
February 1901.
Humphreys,
2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Knowles, temporarily attached to Army Service Corps
He died of
enteric at Bloemfontein April 20th, 1901. He was the son of George Beauchamp
Humphreys of Halifax, Yorks, was born December 1878, educated at Heath, in
Yorkshire, and went out to South Africa as a trooper in the 77th Company
Imperial Yeomanry (Manchester), but shortly after arrival was invalided home
with enteric. On recovering he returned to South Africa in January 1901, was
given a commission as 2nd Lieutenant, and was attached to the Army Service
Corps.
Hunnard,
Captain Frank, DSO, Army Service Corps
He died of
enteric at Newcastle, June 13th, 1900. He was the son of John Francis Hunnard
of Westbourne Mansions, Hyde Park, London, was born January 1873, and
educated at Aldenham School, Elstree, where he was in the football team.
Captain Hunnard entered the South Wales Borderers from the Royal Military
College December 1892, and was transferred to the Army Service Corps in
October 1894, being promoted Lieutenant September 1895, and Captain
September 1899. He served in the Nile Expedition of 1898, and was mentioned
in despatches, LG December 9th 1898, receiving the DSO and medal,
also the Egyptian medal. He went to South Africa in October 1899, as Supply
Officer 2nd Infantry Brigade and was entitled to the medal with two clasps for
the Tugela Heights and Relief of Ladysmith. He was also mentioned in
despatches, LG February 8th 1901, for his services. Captain
Hunnard is buried was Newcastle cemetery, and a cross was erected over his
grave by his brother officers.
Hunt,
Lieutenant O D, 31st Company Imperial Yeomanry
He died of
Bright's disease at Johannesburg, December 2Oth, 1901. He had been serving as
a trooper in the Yeomanry, and was appointed Lieutenant 9th battalion in
March 1901.
Hunt, Captain
Percy Frederick, Bushveldt Carabiniers
He was
killed in action at Daivel's Kloof, Northern Transvaal, on August 6th, 1901.
Hunter,
Lieutenant J, Volunteer Company, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
He died of
enteric at Heilbron, June 30th, 1900. He obtained his lieutenant's
commission in the 4th (Stirlingshire) Volunteer Battalion in 1898, and on
volunteering for active service in South Africa was gazetted a temporary
Lieutenant in the army, February 24th, 1900.
Hutchinson,
Major F, Imperial Light Horse
He died of
dysentery, at Harrismith, April 13th 1902. He enlisted in the
early part of the war in Brabant's Horse, and rose successively to sergeant,
Lieutenant, Captain, and Major before he was transferred to the Imperial Light
Horse. He was educated at Rugby (1872-75).
Hutton, 2nd
Lieutenant Stamford Henry, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
He died of
enteric at Ladysmith April 15th, 1900. He was the younger son of Albert
Hutton of Rockwood, Swanlinbar, Cavan, and a nephew of Lord and Lady Singen,
of Wetherby Gardens, London. 2nd Lieutenant Hutton was born January 1880,
and was educated at Haileybury, passing thence into the Royal Military
College, Sandhurst. He entered the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, December
1899, and embarked immediately to join his battalion. He was present at the
operations on the Tugela, and in the fighting on February 23rd-24th was one of four
officers of the 1st Inniskillings who came out untouched, all the others being
either killed or wounded. 2nd Lieutenant Hutton then entered Ladysmith with
the relieving force. He was buried in the town cemetery there, beside Captain
Gibton of the same regiment. A marble headstone was erected in his memory by
his comrades of all ranks, and a railing enclosed both graves.
Hylton-Jolliffe, Lieutenant John C, 3rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment
He died
from wounds received in action at Paardeberg, February 20th 1900.
Educated at Eton, he entered his battalion as a Lieutenant in April 1899, and
on the outbreak of the war volunteered for active service. He was then
attached for duty to the 2nd battalion in South Africa, and served with it
till killed. Lieutenant Hylton-Jolliffe was mentioned in the despatch of Field
Marshal Earl Roberts, February 28th, 1900, from Paardeberg, LG February 8th
1901.
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