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Maasdorp, Lieutenant J W, Graaf Reinet District Mounted Troops, 1st City (Grahamstown) Volunteers

He was killed at Helgaarth Kraal on September 28th, 1901.

MacBean, Captain and Brevet Major John Emmanuel, DSO, Royal Dublin Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Nooitgedacht, December 13th, 1900.  He was the elder son of Hugh MacBean JP of Glasgow and of Mrs MacBean of 7 Rossetti Mansions, Chelsea, London.  His mother was a daughter of  Robert Gilson Cochrane Field of Miliken Park.  Major MacBean was born in Glasgow, June 1865, educated at St Andrews and at the Glasgow Academy, and afterwards at the Freiburg University.  He entered his regiment May 1887, being promoted Lieutenant March 1889, Captain May 1896, and brevet Major November 1900.  Having first served in India, he passed the Staff College in 1896, and went to Egypt, where he was in the Nile Expedition of 1897, and the action of Abu Hamed (having his horse shot under him), and was mentioned in despatches.  He then saw service in the Nile Expedition, 1898, being present at the battles of Atbara and Khartoum, and was again mentioned in despatches and granted the DSO and two medals and five clasps.  Major MacBean sailed for South Africa, October 1899, and was appointed brigade Major to the Fusilier Brigade.  He was present at the battles of Colenso, Pieters Hill, the Relief of Ladysmith, and afterwards at the actions of Rooidam and Fourteen Streams; he also served with Sir I Hamilton at Lydenburg.  In November 1900, he was appointed staff officer to the force at Krugersdorp, under Major General Clements, and fell at Nooitgedacht in the attack on the British column by Generals De La Rey and Beyers.

See his DSO entry.

Macaulay, Lieutenant Kenneth Zachary Pollock, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

He died at Middelburg, Transvaal, January 30th, 1901, of wounds received in action three days previously.  He was the second son of Colonel C E Macaulay of 2 Cathedral Square, Glasgow, was born September 1872, and educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond.  He was fond of games and in his college football team.  Lieutenant Macaulay entered his regiment March 1894, was promoted Lieutenant May 1896, was ADC to the GOC Ceylon, June to December 1899, when he proceeded to South Africa and was appointed railway staff officer, January 1900, and staff Captain in March.  He fell in the firing line of the rear guard retreating from Carolina, while "encouraging his men in the most gallant manner”.

MacCartie, Captain Charles F, CIE, adjutant Kitchener's Horse

He was killed in action at Driefontein March 10th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Reverend Joseph MacCartie MA, Vicar of Cleveland by his marriage with Mary Frances Thompson, daughter of the Archdeacon of Cork.  Captain MacCartie was fifty two years of age and was fond of hunting, racing and steeplechasing.  He was educated at Cambridge, and belonged to the Indian Civil Service, in which he attained high rank, having served in India for twenty five years, and was at one time private secretary to Lord Wenlock, Governor of Madras, being granted the CIE.  He saw service as a volunteer in Burma, 1894-95, under General Penn-Symons and was twice mentioned in despatches, receiving the medal and clasp.  He had retired from the Indian Civil Service on a pension of £1000 per annum, and was in Australia when the war broke out.  Captain MacCartie accompanied one of the colonial contingents to South Africa, and joining Kitchener's Horse at Modder River Camp was killed in his first engagement a fortnight after his arrival.  His death is mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts March 15th, 1900, from Bloemfontein.  It is remarkable that three members of Lord Wenlock's staff who lived with him at Ootacamund, Captain MacCartie, Colonel Scott Chisholme and Captain De Montmorency, were all killed early in the war.

MacCartie, Captain Gerald de Courcey, E Division, South African Constabulary

He died of wounds received in a skirmish while on patrol duty at Neikkuel, near Hoopstad, ORC, February 27th, 1902.  He was the third son of Reverend Joseph MacCartie MA, Vicar of Cleveland by his marriage with Mary Frances Thompson, daughter of the Archdeacon of Cork.  Captain MacCartie was thirty five years of age, and was educated at King William's College, Isle of Man.  He had previously served with Methuen's Horse in South Africa 1884-85.  In the recent war he was in the fighting at Modder River and present at the Relief of Kimberley.  He was seriously wounded in 1900, and invalided home to England, but on recovering returned to South Africa.  Referring to Captain MacCartie's death, General Baden-Powell wrote saying, "how much he deplored his loss as a comrade and an officer.  He was the ideal officer of the force, always cheery and ready for work, and particularly plucky and gallant in action".  He was buried at Hoopstad.  A cross marked his grave.  A brother of the above two officers, Lieutenant I F MacCartie, Durham Light Infantry, was killed in action in Upper Burma in 1886.

Macdonald, 2nd Lieutenant the Honourable Archibald Ronald Armadale, 9th Lancers

He was killed in action at Krugersdorp on April 17th, 1901.  He was the son of the sixth Baron Macdonald, was born May 1880, educated at Radley, and entered the 9th Lancers from the RMC February 1900.

MacDougall, Lieutenant James Taylor, 42nd Battery Royal Field Artillery

He was killed in action at Farquhar's Farm, near Ladysmith, October 30th, 1899.  He was a son of Colonel I W MacDougall, was born July 1871, and educated at Clifton College.  He entered the Royal Artillery from the Royal Military Academy July 1891, and was promoted Lieutenant July 1894.  He was serving in Ladysmith with his battery when war was declared.

MacDougall, Lieutenant John Patrick, 20th Battery Royal Field Artillery

He was killed in action near Vlakfontein, May 29th, 1901.  He was born February 1875, educated at Clifton College, and entered the Royal Artillery November 1895, being promoted Lieutenant November 1898.  From January 14th to June 2nd, 1899, Lieutenant MacDougall was employed with the West African Frontier Force.  He proceeded to South Africa January 1900, and was mentioned in despatches, LG September 10th, 1901, also in the despatch July 28th, 1901, for "good service at Vlakfontein" on the day he fell.

MacFarlan, Captain William, adjutant 2nd Battalion Royal Highlanders

He was killed in action at the engagement at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was born December 1867, educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh, where he played in the cricket XI, and entered the Royal Highlanders February 1888, being promoted Lieutenant May 1890, and Captain May 1898.  He was adjutant of his battalion from May 1897.  At Magersfontein, Captain MacFarlan, with a small party of twenty to thirty men, rushed up the south-eastern corner of the hill, but the converging fire of our infantry and artillery forced them back, and he afterwards fell mortally wounded.

Macgregor, Major Robert Lipton, 1st Battalion Royal Scots

Died at Nooitgedacht, April 2nd, 1901.  He was born April 1862, and entered his regiment May 1882, being promoted Captain June 1890, and Major October 1900.  He served in the Bechuanaland Expedition under Sir Charles Warren, 1884-85, with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots, also in the operations in Zululand in 1888.  Major Macgregor, who had been serving with the 2nd battalion in India, was posted on his promotion in October 1900, to the 1st battalion, and proceeding to South Africa served there up to the time of his death.

Mackay, Lieutenant James Eric, Royal Lancaster Regiment Mounted Infantry

Died of wounds received in action at Rustmynziel, September 29th, 1901.  He was born March 1879, and entered his regiment from the 4th Battalion (Royal Lancashire Militia) April 1900, being promoted Lieutenant February 1901.

Mackellar, 2nd Lieutenant Keith Kinnaird, 7th Dragoon Guards

He was killed in action near Derdepoort, July 11th, 1900.  He was born July 1880, and entered the 7th Dragoon Guards from the New South Wales Local Military Forces May 26th, 1900.

Mackenzie, Captain Cortlandt Gordon, Royal Artillery

He died of enteric at De Aar January 24th, 1900.  He originated from Foxton Grange, Market Harborough and was born December 1863, educated at Marlborough, whence he passed into Woolwich and joined the Royal Artillery February 1883, being promoted Captain February 1892.  He held the post of adjutant Royal Artillery from 1892 to 1894, and was appointed staff Captain in the Remount Establishment July 1898.  He was a well known polo player and recognised authority on all matters connected with the training and breeding of horses.  In June 1899, Captain Mackenzie was selected for special service and was sent to South Africa to buy horses and mules, in view of the possible outbreak of hostilities.  He was present as the battle of Magersfontein, but shortly after contracted enteric.  His name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel, in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Mackenzie, Major Kenneth Ross, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

He was killed in action at Magersfontein December 11th, 1899.  He was first returned as missing, but it was afterwards reported that he had been killed.  He was born May 1855, educated at Winchester, and entered the 71st Foot August 1873, being promoted Lieutenant in the Seaforth Highlanders November 1873, Captain March 1883, and Major September 1891.  He served in the Afghan war 1879-80, with the Transport Department, and received the medal; also in the Hazara Expeditions of 1888 (medal with clasp) and 1891 (clasp).  Major Mackenzie also took part in the operations in Chitral in 1895, with the Relief Force, and was present at the action at Mamagai and awarded the medal with clasp.  He held the post of second in command of his battalion since December 1897, and embarked for South Africa in October 1899, joining the Kimberley Relief Force shortly before being killed.

Mackenzie, 2nd Lieutenant Rupert Henry, attached 20th Company Army Service Corps (late of Lumsden's Horse)

He was injured by falling from his horse at Edenburg, August 3rd, 1901, and died the following day.  He was the third son of Henry Dixon Mackenzie, of Hattigor, Assam, and Dalmore, Southport and of Mrs Mackenzie of 60 Redcliffe Gardens, South Kensington, London.  He was twenty one years of age.

Mackworth, Brevet Major Digby, Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment

He was killed in action at the engagement at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith, January 6th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Colonel Sir Arthur William Mackworth, CB, sixth baronet, of Glen Usk, Monmouthshire, was born May 1868, and educated at Marlborough.  He entered his regiment September 1887, being promoted Lieutenant June 1890, Captain November 1896, and brevet Major July 1899.  Major Mackworth served in the Burmese Expedition of 1887-88, and the West African Expedition 1897-98, in the northern territories of the Gold Coast, taking part in the operations against the Binduris, was mentioned in despatches and received the brevet of Major.  In October 1899, he was employed as a special service officer in South Africa, and proceeded to Ladysmith.  At Wagon Hill he was attached to the 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, and heading a charge over an open space of about sixty yards, fell mortally wounded close to the Boer position.  One report states that he actually reached the Boer position before being killed.  Major Mackworth's name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war, also on a tablet erected at Guildford, by his comrades of the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (See Major Bowen)

Maclachlan, Captain Donald, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

He died February 1st, 1900, from wounds received January 21st, 1900, in action at Venter's Spruit.  He was the son of George Maclachlan of Maclachlan, Argyllshire, was born 1866, and entered the 1st Dragoon Guards from the 2nd Brigade, Scottish Division, Royal Artillery (Militia), in November 1887.  He was transferred to the 21st Hussars the following month, being promoted Lieutenant April 1890, and Captain the 5th Dragoon Guards November 1898, from which he exchanged into the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in February 1899.  He went to South Africa, October 1899, and was present at the battle of Colenso.  Captain Maclachlan was buried at Spearman's Camp.  His grave was marked by a marble tombstone erected by his comrades of the 1st Battalion.

Maclean, Lieutenant John Marsham, Royal Field Artillery

He died November 4th, 1901, at Springs, of wounds received in action near Brakenlaagte (20 miles NW of Bethel), October 31st.  He was born October 1879, educated at Cheltenham, and entered the Royal Artillery, December 1898, being promoted Lieutenant February 1901.  Lieutenant Maclean went to South Africa, December 1899, with the 6th Division Ammunition Column, and afterwards joined the 84th Field Battery, serving throughout the war.  He was buried at Springs, and his name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.

MacLean, Lieutenant Norman, Imperial Light Infantry

He died of poisoning at Volksrust on June 23rd, 1900.

Macmullen, Major Francis Richard, 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment

He died of wounds received February 15th, 1900, in action at Rensburg.  He was born May 1855, entered the 62nd Foot from the West Essex Militia, August 1877, and was promoted Lieutenant July 1878, Captain 1885, and Major January 1898.  He served in the Egyptian War, 1882, and took part in the action at Kassassin, and the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, receiving the medal with clasp and the Khedive's star.  Major Macmullen was employed with the Army Pay Department, October 1884 to October 1888, he was also adjutant of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, at Beverley, January 1895 to December 1899, when he rejoined his battalion to proceed to South Africa.  He served in the Colesberg operations under Lieutenant General French.

Macnaghten, 2nd Lieutenant Stewart Maxwell, 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps

He died June 26th, 1901, at Heidelberg, from gangrene, following the amputation of his right arm, an operation necessitated by the result of an accident.  He was the younger son of Alfred Macnaghten of 9 Palmeira Mansions, Brighton.  He was born May 1880, educated at Eton and entered the 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps from the 7th Battalion, June 1900.

Maddocks, Lieutenant Thomas Brassey, 2nd Battalion Somersetshire Light Infantry

He was shot through the heart during the re-occupation of Potchefstroom, September 10th 1900.  He was born September 1874, educated at Shrewsbury School, and entered the Somersetshire Light Infantry, December 1895, from the 3rd Battalion Shropshire Light Infantry, being promoted Lieutenant October 1898.  Lieutenant Maddocks accompanied his battalion to South Africa in Oct, 1899, and served with the Natal Field Force.  At the time of his death he was acting on the staff of Major General Hart-Synnot. (See Captain Moor)

Maguire, Captain Charles James Kinahan, Royal Sussex Regiment

He was killed in action at Diamond Hill, near Pretoria, June 11th, 1900.  He was a son of the Dean of Bangor, Down, was born March 1872, and educated at Rossall.  Captain Maguire entered the Royal Sussex Regiment from the Militia in March 1892, being promoted Lieutenant May 1894, and Captain April 1899.  At the commencement of the war he was serving at the depot of his regiment at Chichester, and belonged to the 2nd battalion then stationed in India.  Volunteering, however, for active service, he joined the 1st battalion in South Africa in April 1900, and served with it in ORC and the Transvaal until his death.

Maitland, Captain Stuart Cairns, Gordon Highlanders

He was killed in action in the operations of February 23rd and 24th, 1900, on the Tugela.  He was the eldest son of D Maitland of Dundrennan, was born October 1873, and educated at Eton.  He entered the Gordon Highlanders, May 1893, and was promoted Captain October 1899.  When war broke out Captain Maitland was in England on leave from India, but on learning that his battalion was ordered to South Africa, he at once applied to join it.  He did not, however, arrive in Natal in time, as his battalion formed part of the Ladysmith garrison, and the siege had commenced.  Maitland was then attached for duty to the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, and was present at the battle of Colenso, and all the fighting on the Tugela, in which the Irish Brigade took part.  He was buried beside Lieutenant  Colonel Thackeray, at the foot of the hill where he fell (known as Hart's or Railway or Inniskilling Hill).  A marble headstone was erected to mark his grave.

Majendie, Captain Henry Grylls, Rifle Brigade

He died February 13th, 1900, of wounds received in action the previous day at Dekiel's Drift, Riet River.  He was the only son of Colonel Sir Vivian Dering Majendie, KCB, was born March 1865, educated at Winchester, and entered the Rifle Brigade in 1885, was promoted Lieutenant June 1891, and Captain April 1894.  He was adjutant of his battalion from June 1891-95, and served in the Burmese Expedition of 1888-89 with the 4th Battalion Rifle Brigade, receiving the medal with clasp.  Captain Majendie next saw service in the campaign in the Soudan under Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener in 1898, and was present at the battles of Atbara and Khartoum (mentioned in despatches).  He was also in the subsequent operations, being again mentioned in despatches, and received the British medal, the Egyptian medal with two clasps, and was granted the Fourth Class of the Order of the Medjidie.  He was appointed to the Egyptian Army from December 1897, and in South Africa was employed on special service.

Henry Grylls Majendie was born on 28 March 1865, son of Colonel Sir Vivian Majendie, K.C.B., and was educated at Winchester and Sandhurst. He was gazetted to the Rifle Brigade on 9 May 1885 and joined the 4th Battalion in India later that year. He served with the Mounted Infantry of his battalion in the latter phases of the war in Burma, receiving the medal with two clasps. On the return of the 4th Battalion to England in 1891, he was appointed Adjutant, which position he held until June 1895. Promoted Captain in April 1894, he joined the Egyptian Army in December 1897, and almost at once found himself on active service. In February 1898 he took part in the reconnaissance to Shendy, being in command of a gunboat in the flotilla commanded by Captain Colin Keppel, Royal Navy. Four of the enemy’s boats were captured and Majendie was enabled to make some useful notes and sketches of the Arab defences and dispositions about Shendy. Majendie was subsequently present at the battles of the Atbara and Khartoum, and the occupation of Khartoum. He contributed an excellent account of the fight at Atbara, and of Macdonald’s share in the fight at Omdurman, in the Rifle Brigade Chronicle of 1898. Majendie’s 4th Egyptian Battalion was warmly engaged in these actions. On the return of the British troops northward, Majendie’s Battalion was sent to Fashoda, where his men suffered so terribly from fever that he was ordered to withdraw. At that moment the Khalifa had approached to within striking distance of Fashoda, but Majendie, sooner than permit the ‘friendly’ tribesmen to imagine that his withdrawal was due to the proximity of the Dervishes, on his own responsibility allowed his men to go north, but himself remained behind at Fashoda until he had restored confidence in the local ‘Mek’, or Chief. He subsequently rejoined the remains of his fever-stricken Battalion at Khartoum in August 1899. Whilst at Fashoda he made a big bag of game and contributed an interesting paper to the Rifle Brigade Chrinicle on “Fashoda and the South” which appeared in the 1899 issue. Soon after his return to Khartoum his Battalion was ordered to Cairo, but as there was a fresh move against the Khalifa in prospect he obtained leave to remain in the Soudan. Although seriously ill with fever contracted at Fashoda, he accompanied this expedition up the Nile in October; it was, however, unfortunately futile. On the 13th November he started for England, and on his arrival at once applied for employment in South Africa. He was shortly gazetted as Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, and on his arrival at the Cape he was employed on the lines of communication at De Aar. Soon after he was selected for the post of second-in-command of Robert’s Horse, a portion of which regiment was at the time in De Aar, and of which he assumed command. The corps had only recently been formed, and this being the case there was necessarily much to do. On 18th January, having refitted and reorganised his command, he marched off with it to Prieska on Flying Column. From thence he marched to Orange River and after a day’s halt he went off again to Sunnyside. The next move was to Belmont, and then to join the concentration at Ramdam. ‘At 2 a.m. on February 12th, 1900, we marched out. Majendie rode part of the way with me; he was much pleased because the general situation had so much improved. He said he felt sure that the move in which we were taking part was one which would produce great results. When day broke the enemy opened fire, and we were sent with the bulk of the mounted troops to turn their left. ‘At about 8 a.m. we reached De Kiel’s Drift, where we were to cross the river, here we found a small force of the enemy in position; our guns opened fire and the order came for Robert’s Horse to force the passage of the river. Two squadrons were sent off, Majendie was riding on the flank, and I could see he was looking very disappointed at not being sent with them, for as second-in-command he expected to go. ‘A few minutes after they had started an order came for him to follow them and take command. At once his whole bearing changed, he acknowledged the order and galloped off. He led them across the river and on reaching the far side we came under a sharp enfilade fire and he was shot at the head of his men. As he fell he called out to one of the squadron commanders to go on and leave him. ‘About a quarter of an hour later the enemy fell back and retired. He was carried down to the river and everything that medical skill could do was done for him. It was a terrible exertion to him to speak and he said but little. Never did man make a more gallant fight for life or bear pain in a braver manner, he never made a word of complaint. He said “I was the first over the river.” ... “I am afraid I make a great fuss.” ... “Do Harper well.” ... Harper was his Rifle Brigade servant, who had come to the regiment with him. During the afternoon he became unconscious, and at 10 p.m. he died. I saw him after death, he had changed very little. His face was quite peaceful, and in the end he seemed to have passed away without pain.’

IGS (2) Burma 87-89 Burma 89-92 (Lt 4 Btn RB), Queen's Sudan (Capt 4 Btn EA), QSA (1) CC (Capt Robert's Light Horse), Khedive Sudan (3) The Atbara, Khartoum, Sudan 1899 (unnamed as issued), Order of the Medjidie, 4th class breast badge.  DNW Dec 02 £3,700.

Mallock, Lieutenant James Raymond, Lancashire Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Spion Kop January 24th, 1900.  He was the youngest son of Lieutenant Colonel Mallock of Firlands, Camberley, and formerly of the Royal Fusiliers, was born June 1873, and entered the Lancashire Fusiliers from the 9th Battalion Royal Fusiliers in May 1895, being promoted Lieutenant April 1898.  Lieutenant Mallock served in the campaign of the Soudan under Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener in 1898 with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, and was present at the battle of Khartoum, receiving the British medal and Khedive's medal with clasp.  He proceeded to South Africa with his battalion in November 1899, and served with it in Natal until his death

Mann, Captain Horace, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action at Alleman's Nek, June 11th, 1900.  The eldest surviving son of the Reverend C N Mann, for many years rector of St Issey, Cornwall, he was born in 1860, and educated at Allhallowes School, Honiton, and at Marlborough.  Captain Mann entered the 1st Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment in July 1882, was promoted Captain March 1890, and served in the Nile Campaign of 1884-85, with his regiment, receiving the medal with clasp and Khedive's star.  He was adjutant to the 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment, 1892 to 1897, after which he retired from the army.  On the outbreak of the war he went out to South Africa, and was appointed captain in Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry Capt, Mann was present at the battle of Colenso, and in all the operations leading up to the relief of Ladysmith, and the subsequent advance to Alleman's Nek.  He was mentioned in despatches by General Sir R Buller, from Laing's Nek, June 19th, 1901, as having performed good service, LG, February 8th, 1901. His name was inscribed on a tablet erected in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Manners, Major Fitzalan George John, Scots Guards

Sailed for South Africa March 2nd, 1901, for special service in the Mounted Infantry and died at sea on board the SS Tagus off St Helena, of enteric, March 15th.  He was the youngest son of Lord George Manners, Royal Horse Guards, and MP for Cambridgeshire, who was the third son of the 5th Duke of Rutland.  His mother was Mary Adeliza Matilda, daughter of the 13th Duke of Norfolk.  Major Manners was born in February 1866, and educated at Hoddesden, Herts, and at Wellington.  He entered the Scots Guards in August 1885, from the Royal Military College, and was promoted Captain May 1897, and Major March 1st, 1901, a few days before his death.  He was fond of literature and was editor of the Badminton Diary, and author of several books on drill.  Major Manners was considered an expert on heraldry.

Markes, 2nd Lieutenant Alfred Ernest, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers

Died of enteric at Middelburg, Transvaal, July 4th, 1902.  He was the younger son of Alfred Markes of 25 Norfolk Crescent, London, and was born in December 1880.  He entered the army unattached from the Royal Military College in January 1901, being appointed in March to the Royal Scots Fusiliers.  2nd Lieutenant Markes then embarked for active service, and joining his battalion in South Africa served with it in the Transvaal up to the time of his death.

Marriott, Lieutenant D Marriott, 50th  Company Imperial Yeomanry

He died of enteric at Deelfontein, March 30th 1901.  He entered the Hampshire Yeomanry (Carabiniers) as a 2nd lieutenant in March 1900, and on joining the Imperial Yeomanry was appointed to the 17th battalion with the rank of Lieutenant in the army from February 1900.

Marsden, Lieutenant Hugh Sidney, 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps

He was killed in action at Farquhar's Farm, near Ladysmith, October 30th, 1899.  He was the only son of F J Marsden of Come House, Earl's Colne, Colchester, was born December 1871, educated at Marlborough, and entered the King's Royal Rifle Corps from the Royal Military College July 1897, being promoted Lieutenant in April 1899.  He sailed for South Africa on board the Tantallon Castle on September 17th, 1899, to join his battalion then quartered in Natal, and was present at the battle of Talana Hill and the retirement on Ladysmith.  When killed at Farquhar's Farm, he was assisting a wounded brother officer (Major Myers) under a heavy fire.  Lieutenant Marsden's name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Maryborough College Chapel, in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Marsh, Lieutenant Gerald John, 1st Battalion Border Regiment

He died in London on March 17th, 1902, from enteric.  He was the third son of John William Marsh DL of 71 East India Road, London, and of Scarsdale, Lowestoft, was born December 1874, and entered the Border Regiment September 1895, being promoted Lieutenant February 1898.  He served with his regiment in the South African War, with the Natal Field Force, and was present in the engagement at Willow Grange, and the battle of Colenso (severely wounded).  He afterwards served in the Transvaal, and was present at the engagement at Boshfontein.

Marsh, Major Thomas Alfred Perry, Royal Army Medical Corps

He died of enteric, May 22nd, 1900, at Deelfontein.  Born in February 1856, he entered the Army July 1882, being promoted Major in the Royal Army Medical Corps in July 1894.  He served in the Burmese Expedition, 1885-87, in medical charge of a battery of mountain artillery, and was present at several engagements near Ningyan and Yemethen.  Major Marsh was in the latter place during its investment in February and March 1886, and received the medal with clasp.  He served in South Africa from November 1899.

[IGS (1) Burma 85-87], QSA (1) CC.  Medals.me Apr 06 £650.

Marshall, Captain Henry Daily, 5th Battalion Rifle Brigade

He died of enteric, at Pietermaritzburg, December 3rd, 1900.  He was born June 1855, and entered his regiment as Captain from the 19th Middlesex Volunteers, in August 1886.  He had been in the Reserve of Officers since September and at the time of his death was attached to the regular forces for duty.

Marsham, Captain the Honourable Douglas Henry, 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, attached to the Protectorate Regiment

He was killed in action at Cannon Kopje, in the defence of Mafeking, October 31st, 1899.  He was the third son of Earl Romney, was born 1871, and educated at Charterhouse.  Before joining the Bedfordshire Regiment, he served for some time in the Bechuanaland Border Police.  Captain Marsham is mentioned in the despatch of Major General Baden-Powell, May 18th, 1900, LG February 8th, 1901.  He was buried in the cemetery at Mafeking, and his name was inscribed on the tablet in the War Memorial Cloister erected at Charterhouse.

Martelli, Lieutenant Richard Godfrey Holroyd, Army Service Corps

He died at Bournemouth, January 30th, 1902.  He was educated at the United Services College, Westward Ho, and entered the 3rd Battalion Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) in February 1900, being appointed in September as 2nd Lieutenant to the Army Service Corps, and promoted Lieutenant in November 1901.  Lieutenant Martelli served in the South African war first with his embodied Militia battalion and afterwards with the Army Service Corps.  His name was inscribed on a memorial tablet at the United Services College, Westward Ho.

Marten, 2nd Lieutenant Leonard Humphrey, 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

He was severely wounded in the attack on Colonel Benson's column at Brakenlaagte, October 30th, 1901, and died of his wounds at Elandsfontein on November 5th.  He was born December 1878, and educated at Shrewsbury School, where he was in the rowing eight.  He entered the Yorkshire Light Infantry, May 1900.  At Brakenlaagte, 2nd Lieutenant Marten had his thigh broken by the the enemy's fire.  When lying wounded he is stated to have been cruelly ill-treated by the Boers, in order to get his clothing, boots, etc. (See Captain Moor)

Marter, Captain William Maurice, 1st Dragoon Guards

He died April 3rd, 1900, of wounds received in action on March 29th, at Karee Siding, near Brandfort.  He was the son of Major General Marter, King's Dragoon Guards, of Walton, Epping, formerly ADC to Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria.  Captain Marter was born January 1868, and educated at Clifton College, whence he passed into the Royal Military College.  In 1886 he passed out with honours, and entered the Royal Fusiliers in February 1887, being promoted Lieutenant February 1891.  He was transferred to the 1st Dragoon Guards in April 1892, and promoted Captain March 1896.  Captain Marter had served in Egypt and India and passed the higher standard in Hindustani and Persian.  He was appointed DAAG, North-Eastern District, March 1897, which post he held till December 1899, when he proceeded to South Africa as Brigade Major, 14th Brigade.  He took part in the advance on Bloemfontein, through Jacobsdal and Paardeberg afterwards moving along the railway to Karree.  He was buried in the cemetery there beside his school friend, Captain Going.  Captain Marter married 1897, Mary Edith, third daughter of Colonel Cuming, formerly of the Cameron Highlanders, of Crover, Cavan.  Her Majesty Queen Victoria, sent a message of condolence on Captain Marter's death being reported and asked for his photograph.

Martin, Lieutenant Charles Edward, 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians)

He died of pneumonia at sea on board the Dilwara whilst en route to South Africa on May 1st, 1900.  Born in January 1876, he entered the Leinster Regiment from the 3rd Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, March 1897, being promoted Lieutenant July 1899.

Mason, Lieutenant William Anthony, Johannesburg Mounted Rifles

He died of enteric at Johannesburg on February 3rd, 1902,

Massy, Major Hampden Hugh, Royal Engineers

He was killed in action in the operations on the Upper Tugela January 24th, 1900.  He was born in February 1858, and entered the Royal Engineers, October 1877, being promoted Captain April 1888, and Major August 1896.  Major Massy was killed in the firing line, while personally superintending the making of entrenchments.  He was twice mentioned in despatches, LG February 8th, 1901, for his gallant conduct.

Massy, Major Hugh Ingoldsby, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment

He died of enteric at Kimberley, March 22nd, 1900.  He was born in January 1853, and entered the Essex Regiment from the militia, November 1875, being promoted Captain August 1882, and Major July 1891.  He embarked for South Africa in November 1899, and served in the Colesberg operations and the relief of Kimberley.

Masterman, Captain Henry Wright, 3rd Battalion Welsh Regiment

He died of malaria and meningitis at Prieska, November 28th, 1900.  He was the son of T W Masterman FRGS of the Hall, Rotherfield, Sussex, and of Mrs Masterman, of Lonsdale, Tunbridge Wells.  He was born in July 1875, and educated at Tonbridge School and Weymouth College.  At the latter he was in the cricket and football teams.  On leaving Weymouth College, Captain Masterman went to St John's, Cambridge, and afterwards to Christ's College.  When at Cambridge he was Captain in the University Royal Volunteer Corps.  In January 1899, he entered St Bartholomew's Hospital, but his battalion being embodied in December he joined and accompanied it to South Africa in February 1900, and when at Prieska was appointed Garrison Adjutant there, which post he held till taken ill.  He was buried at Prieska.

Matthews, Lieutenant George Harold, 2nd Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment

He died at Prieska on May 30th, 1900, of wounds received in action at Kheis, two days previously.  He was the second son of T G Matthews JP of of Newport Towers, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, was born May 1878, and educated at Eton.  He was a good sportsman, and entered the Gloucestershire Regiment from the 4th battalion in March 1898, being promoted Lieutenant in February 1900.  At the time of his death he was serving with the Mounted Infantry and fell while leading his men, several of whom have written in admiration of his bravery.  Lieutenant Matthews had been on picket on the night of the 27th (Sunday) about three miles from Staff Kraal, at the edge of a river, overlooking some Boers who were guarding the drift from the opposite side.  The picket being reinforced the following morning, the Boers were forced back and the drift crossed.  The party then moved westwards to attack the Boer laager some four miles off.  The enemy were driven out, but in attacking some high ground beyond, Lieutenant Matthews was twice wounded, and died two days later.  He was buried beside Captain Tindal.  A cross was erected over his grave.

Matthews, Lieutenant Harold Laurence, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment

He died of dysentery at Elandsfontein, May 24th, 1902.  He was the son of J H Matthews of Harley House, Regent's Park, and Rippledene, Sunbury-on-Thames, was born in July 1878, and educated at Harrow, where he played in the school cricket and football teams.  He entered the Essex Regiment from the Royal Military College in May 1898, being promoted Lieutenant March 1900.  Lieutenant Matthews was on continuous active service with his battalion for two and a half years, and took part in the operations around Colesberg, Dewetsdorp, Paardekraal, Komati Poort, including the engagement at Belfast; also Frederickstadt and Heidelberg, and the capture of Carolina, including two engagements at Twyfelaar.  He was also present at the operations in the Hopetown district, and was awarded the medal with three clasps and the King's medal.  A tablet was erected to his memory in the church at Elandsfontein, and his name was inscribed on a framed tablet placed in the Court House of the Spelthorne division of Middlesex, in memory of all those belonging to the division who fell in the war.

Maunsell, Major Lucius Augustus de Vere, 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps and late of the Leicestershire Regiment

He died on January 24th, 1900, on board the SS Nile while going to South Africa with his battalion.  Born in August 1863, he entered the Leicestershire Regiment from the Militia in May 1885, and was promoted Captain 1894.  He retired July 24th, 1895, and on the same day was promoted to a Majority in the 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.  His battalion was embodied in December 1899, and volunteering for active service, Major Maunsell embarked with it in January 1900.

Maxwell, Lieutenant Colonel Cedric, Royal Engineers

He died at Rouxville May 20th, 1901, from concussion of the brain, received through a fall from his horse.  He was a son of Lieutenant Colonel C F Maxwell, formerly of the 82nd Regiment, was born July 1854, and educated at Henley Grammar School, from which he passed into the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.  He entered the Royal Engineers, April 1873, being promoted Captain January 1885, Major April 1893, and brevet Lieutenant Colonel November 1900.  He served in the Afghan War of 1878-80, and was present in the operations around Kabul, being mentioned in despatches and receiving the medal.  He also saw service with the Zhob Valley Expedition of 1884.  He arranged the defence of Wepener, and his services are mentioned in the despatch of Lieutenant Colonel Dalgety, commanding the Cape Mounted Rifles, April 29th, 1900.  Lieutenant Colonel Maxwell is stated as having "selected a position and assisted in every way" LG February 8th, 1901.

May, Quartermaster and Honorary Captain James, 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards

He was found dead in his bed on the morning of February 4th 1901, at Houtkraal.  He was born September 1857, and served in the ranks for eleven and a half years, was warrant officer over six years, and became Lieutenant and quartermaster in the Grenadier Guards in April 1895.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG September 10th, 1901, for his services, and was promoted to the honorary rank of Captain November 29th, 1900.

McCarthy-O'Leary, Lieutenant Colonel William, commanding the 1st Battalion South Lancashire Regiment

He was killed in action at Pieter's Hill February 27th, 1900.  He was the third son of J McCarthy-O'Leary, a former High Sheriff of Cork, was born January 1849, and educated at Stoneyhurst.  He entered the 82nd foot in April 1869, being promoted Lieutenant February 1871, Captain March 1878, Major August 1883, and Lieutenant Colonel November 1896.  He was adjutant Auxiliary Forces, 1883-88.  He was one of the tallest men in the army, fond of games, and a keen sportsman, and is stated to have shown "the greatest interest in all which concerned the welfare of those under his command".  He embarked for South Africa in command of his battalion November 1899, and served with the Natal Field Force.  At Pieter's Hill, while leading his battalion to attack the Boer position Colonel McCarthy-O'Leary, just before he fell, said “Remember, men, the eyes of Lancashire are watching you".  He was twice mentioned in despatches for his services, LG February 8th, 1901, by General Sir R Buller, who referred to the great loss that the country had sustained by his death.

McClintock-Bunbury, 2nd Lieutenant the Honourable William, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

He died of wounds received in the fighting round Kimberley, February 14th to 16th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Lord Rathdonnell, a representative peer of Ireland, was born in 1878, and educated at Eton.  He entered the Scots Greys from the Militia in January 1899, and served with his regiment in South Africa from the commencement of the war, in the north of Cape Colony, and afterwards in the advance of Lieutenant General French on Kimberley.

McClure, 2nd Lieutenant Robert Hamilton, 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

He was killed in action at Paardeberg, February 18th, 1900.  Born in March 1881, he entered the Seaforth Highlanders, August 1899, and embarked for South Africa in October.  Major General Sir H Macdonald, in his report concerning the battle of Paardeberg, states that and Lieutenant McClure succeeded in crossing the river, but, " I regret to say, lost his life" and Lieutenant McClure's death is also mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, February 28th, 1900, from Paardeberg, also in that of March 31st for having “rendered valuable service" LG February 8th, 1901.

McCorquodale, Lieutenant Hugh Stewart, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action at Spion Kop, January 24th, 1900,  He was the youngest son of George McCorquodale of Newton-le-Willows and Gadlys, Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, by his second wife Emily, daughter of  Reverend T Sanderson, vicar of Doddington, Lancashire.  Lieutenant McCorquodale was born August 1875, and educated at Harrow, where he was in the school football team.  From Harrow he went to Trinity College, Cambridge, and took his degree in June 1897.  He was fond of all sports, shooting, hunting, fishing, and when at Cambridge, was whip to the drag hounds.  He had intended joining his brothers in business, but when the war broke out went to South Africa and joined Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry on January 23rd, 1900.  In the battle the next day he and his men were exposed to a terrific flank fire.  Mr  Winston Churchill states that the night before Spion Kop, when crossing the pontoon bridge over the Tugela, he heard his name called, and recognised the face of a boy he had known at Harrow; this was Lieutenant McCorquodale, who said he had just arrived and hoped "to get a job".  Next day Mr Churchill heard that some one who could not be identified had been found leaning forward on his rifle dead.  A pair of field glasses, broken by a bullet, bore the name "McCorquodale".  Joined in the evening, killed at dawn, "gallant fellow, he had soon got his job; the great sacrifice had been required of the Queen's latest recruit".  Lieutenant McCorquodale was buried on the field of battle where he fell (See Lieutenant Hill-Trevor)

McCutchan, 2nd Lieutenant Philip Andrew, 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment

He died of enteric October 9th, 1900, at Pretoria.  He was the son of Lieutenant Colonel J S McCutchan, retired AMS, was born in April 1878, and educated at Bedford Grammar School and Brighton College.  He served in the ranks of the Border Regiment for three and a half years, and, when a lance sergeant, gained his commission in the Wiltshire Regiment in May 1900.

McKeich, Lieutenant Robert, 2nd Brigade New Zealand Contingent

He was killed at Nitnengt, near Vereeniging, on June 4th, 1902.  He was the last officer killed in the war.

McKenzie, Lieutenant S M, Driscoll's Scouts

He died of tubercle on the lung at Wynberg, on March 28th, 1902.

McLachlan, Lieutenant W, Bethune's Mounted Infantry

He was killed during the reconnaissance between Blood River and Vryheid on May 20th, 1900.  He was buried at Scheeper's Nek.

McLaren, Lieutenant J L, 105th Company 8th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He died of phthisis, at Deelfontein, on March 12th, 1902.  He had been formerly a captain in the 2nd Volunteer Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, and entered the Imperial Yeomanry in April 1901, with the rank of Lieutenant.

McLaren, 2nd Lieutenant William Victor St Clair, 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

He died of syncope at Pretoria, July 26th, 1900.  He was born in May 1877, educated at Merchiston, Edinburgh, and entered his regiment from the 4th Battalion Cameronians (Militia), June 3rd, 1899.  He accompanied the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders to South Africa in October 1899, and served with the Kimberley relief force, afterwards taking part in the advance on Bloemfontein and Pretoria.

McLean, Captain Douglas Hamilton, 69th Company Imperial Yeomanry

He died of enteric at Johannesburg on February 5th, 1901.  He was the son of the Honourable J D McLean, formerly Colonial Treasurer of Queensland, Australia, and was 37 years of age.  Captain McLean was educated at Eton, and was well-known as a University Rowing Coach.  He held the rank of Captain in the North Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry, and entered the Imperial Yeomanry in March 1900, with the rank of Lieutenant and was promoted Captain in the following August.  Before his death Captain McLean had been employed under the Military Governor of Pretoria.

McQueen, Lieutenant Malcolm Stewart, Indian Staff Corps

He was killed in action at Benginsel, ORC, on March 3rd, 1902.  He was the son of Lieutenant General Sir John McQueen, was born in November 1877, and educated at the United Services College, Westward Ho.  In 1897 Lieutenant McQueen entered the Somerset Light Infantry, at Peshawur, subsequently joining the 23rd Punjab Pioneers and 4th Gurkhas, and afterwards the 2Oth Punjab Infantry in April 1899, with which corps he served throughout the China War.  Shortly after his return to India he was selected for service in South Africa with the 16th Mounted Infantry and served with that corps till his death.  The day he fell he was in command of a small party which was surrounded by the enemy, and refusing to surrender, he was killed whilst encouraging his men.  When only 13 years of age he gained the honorary certificate of the Royal Humane Society for saving a boy's life in the river Medway.  Lieutenant McQueen's name was inscribed on a memorial tablet at the United Services College, Westward Ho.

Meek, Lieutenant Alexander John Grant, 6th Inniskilling Dragoons

He died on June 7th, 1900, at Pretoria, of wounds received in action the previous day.  He was the eldest son of Alexander Grant Meek, was born in May 1880, educated at Harrow, and entered the 6th Dragoon Guards in January 1899, being promoted Lieutenant the following October.  He accompanied his regiment to South Africa in October 1899, and served with it in the Colesberg operations, the relief of Kimberley, and the advance on Bloemfontein and Pretoria.

Meeking, Captain Bertram Charles Christopher Spencer, 10th Hussars

He died of enteric at Bloemfontein on April 16th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Colonel Meeking of Richings Park, Colnbrook, Bucks, and 31 Belgrave Square, London, by his marriage with Adelaide Caroline, fourth daughter of Christopher Tower of Huntsmore Park, Bucks.  Captain Meeking was born in March 1864, educated at Eton and entered the 10th Hussars in February 1888, being promoted Lieutenant September 1890, and Captain January 1897.  He was present at the relief of Kimberley, and took part in the advance on Bloemfontein.

Meeking, 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Charles Edward, 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards

He died of enteric at Bethlehem on February 2nd, 1902.  He was the youngest son of Colonel Meeking of Richings Park, Colnbrook, Bucks, and 31 Belgrave Square, London and brother of Captain Meeking, 10th Hussars, who died April 16th, 1900.  2nd Lieutenant Meeking was born in April 1880, educated at Eton, and entered the Grenadier Guards from the 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment (Hertford Militia) in January 1900.  He at first served with the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards in South Africa till July 1901, when he joined the 2nd battalion, afterwards serving with it till his death.

Mellish, Lieutenant Lawrence Oliver Falaise, 2nd Battalion Wiltshire Regiment

Died of enteric, at Bloemfontein, June 2nd, 1900.  He was born in January 1876, educated at St Paul's School, and was a good cricketer and all round athlete.  He entered the Wiltshire Regiment in May 1897, being promoted Lieutenant July 1898, and accompanied his battalion to South Africa in December 1899, and served with it in the Colesberg operations and the subsequent advance from the north of Cape Colony.

Menzies, Captain Angus, 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment

He died at Paardeplaats, on January 22nd, 1902, of wounds received in action.  He was born May 1871, and entered his regiment in November 1890, being promoted Lieutenant July 1893, and Captain February 1898.  He saw service with the 2nd battalion in the Miranzai expedition of 1891.  Captain Menzies had served throughout the South African war with the 1st battalion, with which he was present throughout the siege of Ladysmith, being slightly wounded at Wagon Hill.  He was afterwards commandant at Wit Klip, and was mentioned in despatches LG September 10th, 1901.

Menzies, Midshipman James, RN HMS Doris

He died of enteric, at Bloemfontein, on May 18th, 1900.  He was the only son of Hugh James Menzies of 87 King Henry's Road, London, was born in May 1882, and educated at Waltham College, and on the training ship Conway from which he gained a cadetship into the Royal Navy.  He joined HMS Repulse in September 1898, and in 1899 was appointed to HMS Doris.  He was present at the battle of Paardeberg and in the advance on Bloemfontein.  Commander Grant, in his despatch of October 30th, 1900, reports Midshipman Menzies' death with deep regret, as he was "a young officer of great promise".  It is believed that he was the youngest officer who lost his life in the war.

Mettam, Lieutenant Charles Mettam, Mafeking District Mounted Rifles

He died of pericarditis, at Mafeking, during the war.

Meyricke, Lieutenant Robert Evelyn, Royal Engineers

He died of enteric at the Base Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, on March 8th, 1900.  He was born in July 1874, educated at Cheltenham and entered the Royal Engineers from the Royal Military Academy, November 1894, being promoted Lieutenant November 1897.  Lieutenant Meyricke was stationed in South Africa before the commencement of the war, and served in Natal up to the date of his death.  His name is inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.

Meyrick, Captain St John, Gordon Highlanders

He was killed in action at Doornkop on May 30th, 1900, during Lieutenant General Ian Hamilton's operations near Johannesburg.  He was the son of Sir Thomas Charlton-Meyrick of Apley Castle, Shropshire, by his marriage with Mary Rhode, second daughter of Colonel Frederick Hill, and niece of Rowland, second Viscount Hill.  Captain Meyrick was born in August 1866, and educated at Cheam School, Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge.  He entered the Gordon Highlanders from the 3rd Battalion Cheshire Regiment, December 1886, being promoted Captain in 1897.  For three years he acted as extra ADC and for two years as ADC to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.  When war broke out Captain Meyrick was serving at the depot of his regiment at Aberdeen, but proceeded to South Africa in February 1900.  On rejoining his battalion he took part in the advance on Johannesburg, in the brigade under Major General Smith-Dorrien.  The day he was killed at Doornkop, Captain Meyrick was leading his company to attack the Boer position and Sir A Conan Doyle mentions that his "splendid corps, the Gordons, lost nearly a hundred men in their advance over the open".

Miers, Lieutenant Roland Hill Macdonald Capel, Somersetshire Light Infantry (attached to South African Constabulary)

He was murdered at Riversdraai September 25th, 1901, by a party of three Boers who approached his outpost carrying a white flag.  He was the second son of Lieutenant Colonel Capel H Miers, of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, of Wingneld House, Stoke, Devonport.  He was born at Edinburgh, April 1876, educated at the Oratory School, Edgbaston, and entered the Somersetshire Light Infantry from the 3rd Battalion in December 1896, being promoted Lieutenant May 1899.  He was a good athlete, and won the Officers' Army Championship middle-weight boxing in 1898 and 1899, and also Sandow's gold medal for physical development.  Lieutenant Miers was appointed to the South African Constabulary, December 1900.  In January 1901, he raised the Utrecht Mounted Police, and was wounded February 5th, but soon recovered.  An interesting account of how this officer was murdered appeared in the Times, November 9th, 1901.  He appears to have ridden out to meet three Boers, who had been signalling with a white flag, conveying the idea that they wished to surrender.  Lieutenant Miers on approaching them was barbarously shot dead.  A non-commissioned officer, who suspected that foul play had taken place, rode out to search for Lieutenant Miers, and found him lying dead with his faithful dog beside him.  His murderer, a man named Solomon Van Aan, was afterwards tried, found guilty, and shot at Heidelberg in June 1902.  By the irony of fate, the firing party consisted of some of Lieutenant Mier's own regiment.  When killed, Lieutenant Miers was holding the temporary rank of Captain in the South African Constabulary.

Mildmay, Captain Alexander Richard, 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps

He was killed in action near Blood River Poort, September 17th, 1901.  He was born in March 1873, educated at Eton and entered the King's Royal Rifle Corps from the 3rd Battalion Hampshire Regiment in October 1893, being promoted Lieutenant November 1896, and Captain February 1901.  He served with the Composite Regiment of Mounted Infantry in South Africa, and was mentioned in despatches, LG February 8th, 1901, also in the despatch of General Lord Kitchener, October 8th, 1901, for his plucky, determined, and successful pursuit of Olivier's convoy, August 3rd, 1901, with an inferior force, also for quickness and initiative, August 33rd, when it was chiefly due to him and Captain S F Mott, that the enemy were prevented from escaping.  Captain Mildmay was buried at Vryheid.

Miller, Lieutenant Alexander Rowley, 3rd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

He died of dysentery at Kaffir Kop, May 15th, 1902.  He was the son of Major Rowley Miller of Mill Bank, Omagh.  Lieutenant Miller was born in May 1880, educated at the Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, and Barbourne College, Worcester.  He was fond of all games and a good rider.  He entered his regiment November 1899, and was promoted Lieutenant February 1900.  Soon after being gazetted he volunteered for active service and embarked for South Africa in March 1901, and, on arrival, was attached for duty to the 1st battalion.  Lieutenant Miller afterwards served in Cape Colony with Colonel Allenby's column in the Magaliesberg; and in the ORC on the Kroonstad-Bethlehem blockhouse line.  On one occasion Lieutenant Miller was chosen as the bearer of an important despatch to Lord Kitchener, and had to ride through a very dangerous part of the country, and for the good performance of this duty he was awarded a commission.  He was then gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, April 23rd, 1902.  He was buried at Bethlehem.  A cross marked his grave.

 

Miller, Captain D F, 3rd Battalion New South Wales Mounted Infantry

He died of enteric at Harrismith, March 29th, 1902.  He was buried at Harrismith military cemetery, and a marble cross marked his grave.

Miller-Wallnutt, Major Claude Charles, DSO, 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders

He was killed in action at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith, January 6th, 1900.  He was the only son of Mrs Miller-Wallnutt, Edinburgh, was born 1861, educated at Edinburgh Academy, and entered the 75th Foot from the Argyll and Bute Artillery Militia, 1881, being promoted Lieutenant 1882, Captain 1888, and Major 1898.  He took part in the Egyptian Expedition, 1882, and was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, receiving the medal with clasp, and the bronze star.  He served in the Soudan in 1884, under Sir Gerald Graham, was in the battles of El Teb and Tamai (two clasps), and also took part in the Soudan Expedition up the Nile, in 1885, under Major General Earle (clasp).  His next experience of active service was in the operations in Chitral in 1895, when he accompanied the relief force under Sir Robert Low, and was engaged in the storming of the Malakand Pass, receiving the medal with clasp.  He took part in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, was engaged with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, was present at the action at Dargai, being mentioned in despatches and receiving two clasps and the DSO.  Major Miller-Wallnutt accompanied his battalion to South Africa in September 1899, and was in Ladysmith when war was declared.  At Wagon Hill, he had come up in command of a company of Gordons, to reinforce the defenders at a critical moment.  He was with Lieutenant Jones, Royal Engineers, and was killed, shot, it is believed, by the Boer General, de Villiers, who had planned, and was leading the attack, but almost at the same moment a sapper shot de Villiers through the head.  The author of "The Great Boer War" describes the stalwart Miller-Wallnutt as "a man cast in the mould of a Berserk Viking".  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901.  (See Lieutenant Jones)

See his DSO entry.

Milligan, Lieutenant F W, Rhodesian Regiment

He was killed in action at Ramathlabama, near Mafeking, March 31st, 1900.  He was educated at Eton and was a famous Yorkshire cricketer.  He formed one of a relieving force, under Colonel Plumer, endeavouring to reach Mafeking, but, being fiercely attacked by the Boers on the date mentioned, they were compelled to retreat.  Lieutenant Milligan and Captain Crew Robertson were killed.  A brass tablet was placed in Lowmoor Church, Yorkshire, in memory of Lieutenant Milligan.

Mills, 2nd Lieutenant George Ernest, Derbyshire Regiment

He was killed in action at Moedwill (7 miles east of Magota Nek), 30 September 1901.  He was born November 1882 and entered the Derbyshire Regiment from the 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment (Hertfordshire Militia), May 1901.  2nd Lieutenant Mills was mentioned in despatches by General Lord Kitchener, 8 October 1901, for "his example and disregard of danger". 

Mills,  Captain Sidney, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade

Died February 2nd, 1900, of wounds received in action January 6th at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith.  He was born in July 1867, educated at Harrow, and entered the Rifle Brigade January 1889, being promoted Lieutenant November 1891, and Captain 1896.  He served in the campaign in the Soudan under Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener in 1898, with the 2nd Battalion of his regiment, and was present at the battle of Khartoum, receiving the British medal and Khedive's medal with clasp.  He accompanied his battalion to South Africa in September 1899, and served with it during the siege of Ladysmith until killed.

Milton, Major Percy William Albert Alfred, 1st Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry

He was killed in action at Magersfontein, December 11th, 1899.  He was born May 1860, and entered the 51st Foot from the RMC in May 1878, being promoted Lieutenant December 1878, Captain January 1884, brevet Major September 1891, and Major in March 1894.  He held the appointment of Station Staff Officer 1st Class, Bombay, from 1892-96, served with his battalion in the Afghan War of 1879-80, and was present in the engagement at Nargashai as orderly officer, being mentioned in despatches and receiving the medal.  Major Milton served with the Burmese Expedition, 1886-87, with the 1st Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry, during the latter part of the time in command of the Mounted Infantry, being mentioned in despatches and receiving the medal with clasp.  He also served with the 2nd Battalion of his regiment in the Zhob Field Force in 1890 under General Sir George White during the Zhob and Kiderzai Expeditions and in the march to Vihowa, was again mentioned in despatches and given the brevet rank of Major.  In South Africa he was commanding the Mounted Infantry with the Kimberley Relief Force and was present at the actions at Belmont (mentioned in despatches), Graspan and Modder River.  Lieutenant General Lord Methuen, in. his despatch of February 15th, 1900, concerning the battle of Magersfontein, reported that Major Milton in that action “behaved gallantly, and was shot three times before he died.  He was making  a successful effort to rally some men of the Highland Brigade".  (See Major Ray)

Milward, Captain Thomas Walter 1st Battalion Essex Regiment

He died of pneumonia May 10th, 1900, at Bloemfontein.  He was the son of Colonel T W Milward, Royal Artillery, CB, ADC to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, was born in April 1867, and educated at Wellington, where he was in the Hardinge and Combermere, 1880-86.  He was a College Prefect and in the football XV.  He entered the Essex Regiment from the RMC February 1888, was promoted Lieutenant August 1890, and Captain February 1898.  He held the appointment of adjutant of his battalion from August 1892-96.  He was wounded at the battle of Paardeberg, but in spite of his wound continued to keep with his battalion throughout the march to Bloemfontein, and was present at the battle of Driefontein, when the 1st Essex and the 1st Welsh drove the enemy from their entrenchments at the point of the bayonet.

Minniece, Major James, MD MCh, Royal Army Medical Corps

He died of enteric at Ladysmith, March 17th, 1900.  He was born in May 1859, entered the Royal Army Medical Corps as Captain February 1887, and was promoted Major February 1899.  Major Minniece, who had been serving in the Punjab, went to South Africa with the Indian Contingent in September 1899, and was attached to the 5th Dragoon Guards.

Minshull-Ford, Major Francis Charles, DSO, South African Constabulary (late Bethune's Mounted Infantry, and formerly 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry)

He was killed in action at Mooline Tagesfontein, Transvaal, on October 18th, 1901.  He was the eldest son of Captain J R Minshull-Ford, 8th King's (Liverpool) Regiment, of Llwyngwern, Montgomeryshire and Mrs Minshull-Ford, of Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone.  Major Minshull-Ford was born 1870, and entered the Highland Light Infantry in 1892, was promoted Lieutenant 1894, and was voluntarily placed on the Reserve of Officers' List in 1897.

See his DSO entry.

Moberly, Lieutenant Alfred Joseph, Royal Garrison Artillery

He died at Smaldeel, South Africa, July 7th, 1901.  He was born in September 1877, educated at Bedford Grammar School, and entered the Royal Artillery, September 1897, being promoted Lieutenant in September 1900.

Moeller, Lieutenant Bernhardt Adolph William Charles, 2nd Battalion Middlesex Regiment

He died at Standerton, December 23rd, 1901, of wounds received in action on December 19th, at Kaffirspruit.  He was the son of Felix Moeller of 22 Leadenhall Street, London, and was born July 1872.  He entered the Middlesex Regiment from the Honourable Artillery Company, May 1900, being promoted Lieutenant February 1901.  He had for several years held a commission in the infantry battalion of the Honourable Artillery Company.  On the enrolment of the City Imperial Volunteers, he went out as one of the officers of the mounted infantry of that corps, and during its formation acted as adjutant, and is stated to have earned high praise for his work.  Lieutenant Moeller took part in the fighting at Jacobsdal and Paardeberg, and was sent from the latter place as one of the escort to Cronje's force as far as Modder River.  After much hard work during the further advance he was given a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Middlesex Regiment in Natal, but was soon sent back to mounted infantry work, and for some time had command of a company.  He was awarded the medal with six clasps and was mentioned in despatches, LG, April 25th, 1902, by General Lord Kitchener for his "gallantry in action”.  A marble chancel screen was erected to Lieutenant Moeller’s memory in St Peter's Church, Belsize Park, Hampstead.

Moir, Lieutenant George Gordon, 3rd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers

Died of enteric May 18th, 1900, at Bloemfontein.  He was the eldest son of Captain J G Moir, of the 19th Foot, was 28 years of age, and educated at Marlborough.  He was temporarily attached to the 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers from the 3rd battalion from January 4th, 1900.  Lieutenant Moir's name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Moir, Captain Moir

He was killed in the action at Reitz, ORC, June 6th 1901.  Captain Moir took part in the gallant defence made by Major Sladen's force against very superior numbers of the enemy under General de Wet, who was defeated.  The fight has been described as having been "a Wagon Hill on a small scale".

Monro, Lieutenant Charles Gordon, Gordon Highlanders

He was killed in action at Elandslaagte, October 21st, 1899.  He was born in September 1872, educated at Harrow, and entered the Gordon Highlanders, June 1892, being promoted Lieutenant August 1896.  Lieutenant Monro accompanied his battalion to Natal from India, September 1899, and served with it in Ladysmith till his death.

Montgomery, Lieutenant F C, Roberts' Horse

He died March 18th, 1901, of wounds received the previous day in action near Lichtenburg.

See his DSO entry.

Monypenny, 2nd Lieutenant Douglas Blackwell, Seaforth Highlanders

He died February 19th, 1900, of wounds received in action near Paardeberg the previous day.  He was the youngest son of J R B Monypenny of Pitmilly, Fife.  He was born in May 1878, and educated at Fettes College, Edinburgh, where he played in the cricket and football teams, and ranked very highly as a three-quarter back.  He also obtained his International Cap for Scotland at Rugby football.  2nd Lieutenant Monypenny entered the Seaforth Highlanders from the 3rd Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, October 1899.  He was present at the actions of Magersfontein and Koodoosdrift.  Major General Sir H Macdonald in his report mentions with regret that this officer had lost his life.  The death of 2nd Lieutenant Monypenny is also mentioned in the despatches of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, February 28th, 1900, from Paardeberg, and March 31st, from Bloemfontein, in which 2nd Lieutenant Monypenny is referred to as having "rendered valuable service" LG, October 8th, 1901.

Moody, Captain Henry de Clervaulx, South Wales Borderers

He was killed in action at Nooitgedacht, December 13th, 1900.  He was the son of Major General R C Moody, RE, was born February 1864, and educated at Rugby.  He entered the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment in August 1883, being promoted Captain March 1892, and joined the South Wales Borderers September 1894.  He served in the Burmese Expedition 1885-87, with the 2nd Battalion The Queen's, under Sir W S A Lockhart, and received the medal with clasp.  Captain Moody had seen much service in South Africa and had been ADC to Major General Clements, commanding the 12th infantry brigade from December 1899.  Captain Moody was mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th, 1901.

Moor, Captain Hatherly George, Royal Garrison Artillery

He was killed in action at Palmietfontein, July 19th, 1900.  The younger son of the Reverend Canon Moor, of St Clement's, Truro, he was born in July 1871, and educated at Shrewsbury School.  He entered the Royal Artillery from the Militia, November 1890, was promoted Lieutenant November 1893, and Captain October 1899.  He was employed the Colonial Forces in West Australia since July 1899, commanding the Permanent Garrison, Albany, Captain Moor had previously served in South Africa in the operations in 1897, and was then specially employed with the British South Africa Police.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG February 18th, 1898, and was granted the medal.  In June 1899, he was appointed to command the Permanent Garrison at King George's Sound, West Australia, with the local rank of Major, and on the outbreak of the war was given the command of the West Australian contingent.  At Slingersfontein, February 9th, he narrowly escaped being killed through assisting a wounded man and giving him his horse.  He was mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, March 1st, 1902.  On the right side of the memorial window placed in the chapel of Shrewsbury School in remembrance of fourteen Salopians who fell in South Africa, is depicted a realistic scene from the Boer War.  In this representation Captain Moor is shown defending a kopje near Colesberg.  On the occasion referred to, he, with his West Australians, held his position against great odds, for which service he was afterwards publicly thanked by the general officer commanding his division.

Moore, Captain Barrington Shakespear, Army Service Corps (attached to District Mounted Troops)

He was killed in action near Graaf Reinet, July 14th 1901.  He was born in April 1874, and entered the Royal West Kent Regiment from the 3rd Battalion King's (Liverpool) Regiment in December 1893.  He was a good athlete and rider, and joined the Army Service Corps as Lieutenant September 1896, being promoted Captain November 1900.  He proceeded to South Africa October 1899, and served from the commencement of the war.  He was placed in charge of the issue store at Pretoria (graded as a staff captain) from August 1900.

Moore, Lieutenant Cyril Hartley, 35th Company Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action near Harrismith, July 28th, 1901.  He was born July 1876, and was educated at St John's College, Winnipeg, and Malvern College.  He went to South Africa in April 1900, and saw much service.  He was invalided home in December but, on recovering, returned in April 1901.  The action in which he was killed took place at a farm about 22 miles from Ladysmith, and the Boers succeeded in cutting off the retreat of the small party of ten men he commanded.  Three times the enemy called on him to surrender, but on Lieutenant Moore refusing to do so, he was shot through the heart.  Of his party seven fell killed or wounded.  On July 31st, the Boers allowed his body to be sent for, and then expressed their admiration of his bravery and their regret at having to shoot him as he would not surrender.  He was buried in Harrismith cemetery.  A marble cross was erected over his grave by the officers and men of his company.

Moore, 2nd Lieutenant Charles Roland, Royal Munster Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Mooifontein, between Bethel and Standerton, May 25th, 1901.  He was the youngest son of Colonel Francis Moore, late 8th King's Regiment and Royal Munster Fusiliers, of 20 Waterloo Crescent, Dover.  2nd Lieutenant Moore was born in January 1881, and educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey.  He entered his regiment in August 1899, and served with his battalion from the commencement of the war, taking part in the actions at Fourteen Streams, Warrenton, and also in Lieutenant General Lord Methuen's march to relieve Colonel Spragge near Lindley.  He was present at the fighting near Bethlehem, the surrender of Prinsloo, and the defence of Peinaars River Station.  He fell while leading his company protecting a convoy.  He was granted the medal with three clasps.  2nd Lieutenant Moore was buried in Standerton cemetery, and a marble cross was erected by his brother officers over his grave.  A tablet was also placed to his memory in St Peter's Church, Guernsey.

Moore, Major Stephen Blyth, Imperial Yeomanry

He died of enteric at Wynberg Hospital, near Cape Town, June 4th, 1901.  He was the second son of Richard Moore of Killashee, Kildare, was in his fifty first year, and educated at Harrow.  He entered the Royal Scots in 1869, being promoted Captain November 1878, and served with that regiment till 1888, when he retired as Captain and joined the Reserve of Officers.  Soon after the commencement of the South African War, Major Moore was employed on the staff of the Imperial Yeomanry in London, with the rank of Major from February 1900 and then proceeded to South Africa, where he was second in command of the Imperial Yeomanry Base Depot at Cape Town.  He had shortly before his death returned to Elandsfontein and had been appointed to command the camp at Greenpoint, Cape Town.

Moore, Lieutenant Walter, Gorringe's Flying Column

He died of pneumonia at Burghersdorp November 6th, 1901.  He was the third son of Robert Lyon Moore JP DL of Molenan, Londonderry, and Cliffe, Belleek, Fermanagh, was thirty years of age, and educated at Winchester.  Lieutenant Moore had served in the Imperial Yeomanry, and was with the force captured at Lindley, and after his release promoted to be a Lieutenant in Gorringe's Column.  He was buried in Burghersdorp cemetery.

Morgan, Lieutenant A A, Kitchener's Fighting Scouts

He died of enteric at Bloemfontein, February 17th, 1902.

Morley, Captain George Wheeler, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

He died of enteric at Mooi River, April 10th, 1900.  He was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Morley, who commanded the Army Service Corps in Jersey, and had retired in 1892, but was recalled to duty on the outbreak of the war, and died of enteric in 1902.  Thus father and son died during the war.  Captain Morley was born January 1872, and educated at Cranbrook Grammar School.  He entered the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from the 5th Battalion Royal Fusiliers in December 1893, being promoted Lieutenant May 1897, and Captain March 20th, 1900.  He served in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India with the and Battalion of his regiment, in the Tirah Expeditionary Force, under Sir William Lockhart in 1897-98, including the operations in the Bara Valley and the occupation of the Khyber Pass, receiving the medal with two clasps.  Captain Morley, who was at home on sick leave from India in 1899, volunteered for active service and was accepted.  On arrival in Natal he joined the 1st battalion of his regiment, and was with General Sir R Buller's Force, being present at the engagements of Spion Kop, Vaal Kranz, and Pieter's Hill, and entered Ladysmith with the relieving force.  Captain Morley was buried at Mooi River, a marble headstone, erected by his comrades, marked his grave.  His name was inscribed on a tablet in the Lych Gate of Barnes Parish Church, erected to the memory of all those belonging to the parish who fell in the war.  There was also a tablet in his memory in Soberton Parish Church, placed there by the members of the choir which he frequently assisted when at Soberton, and his brother officers have also erected a memorial tablet at Enniskillen, on which his name appears.

Morrell, Captain G, Prince Alfred's Volunteers

He died in Bloemfontein Hospital in June 1900.

Morris, Lieutenant George Augustus, 6th West Australian Mounted Infantry

He was killed in action at Rolspruit, February 1902.

Morris, Lieutenant George Ernest Wood, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Mounted Infantry

He died January 28th, 1902, of wounds received in action two days previously near Ermelo.  He was the only son of Colonel W J Morris, of Brynderwen, Usk, Monmouthshire, and was born March 1880.  He entered the Royal West Kent Regt from the 3rd Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment, April 1900, being promoted Lieutenant April 1901, while employed with the Mounted Infantry.  He was present at many actions.  His name was inscribed on a tablet underneath the stained glass window erected in All Saints' Church, Maidstone, to the memory of all those belonging to the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment who fell in the war.

Morris, Lieutenant Thomas, 6th Dragoon Guards

He was killed in action at Springbokfontein, January 26th, 1902.  First reported as missing, it was afterwards discovered that he had been killed.  He was the only son of Thomas Morris of Coomb, Carmarthenshire, was born May 1879, and educated at Cheltenham.  He entered the 6th Dragoon Guards from the 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers in October 1899, passing second on the Cavalry List, and was promoted Lieutenant May 1900.  Lieutenant Morris took part in the advance on Johannesburg and Pretoria, and the subsequent engagements around Belfast and Machadadorp and the advance to Barberton.  The day he was killed he had been called on to surrender, and on scornfully refusing was shot down.  Lieutenant Morris was buried by some Boers in a little farmyard at Oshock, Transvaal.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Morrison, Captain Maskell Mackenzie Downie, Royal Garrison Artillery

He died of asthma at Bethulie, October 7th, 1901.  He was born in June 1869, entered the Royal Artillery, February 1888, being promoted Lieutenant February 1891, and Captain September 1898.  From April 1896-1901, he was adjutant of the Hampshire Volunteer Artillery.

Morritt, Lieutenant Robert Alexander, 17th Lancers

He was killed in action at Modderfontein, near Tarkastad, September 17th, 1901.  He was born in May 1877, and educated at Eton.  He entered the 7th Dragoon Guards, May 1898, being transferred to the 17th Lancers on the 18th of the same month, and was promoted Lieutenant March 1900.  Lieutenant Morritt, who accompanied his regiment to South Africa in February 1900, had served throughout the war.  In the action in which he was killed, Smut's Commando made a most determined attack on a squadron of the 17th Lancers posted to close the Boer egress to the South.  The enemy, during a mist, and clothed in khaki, were mistaken for our troops, and got to close quarters, with the advantage of ground, before the error was discovered.  The squadron offered a splendid resistance, but suffered severely, three officers, Lieutenants Morritt and Sheridan and 2nd Lieutenant Russell with twenty men, being killed.  In addition, two officers and thirty men were wounded.  One report gives the total losses as thirty four killed and thirty six wounded.  The three officers mentioned fell whilst leading and encouraging their men.  Another squadron, arriving in support, the enemy were compelled to break off the engagement.

Motum, 2nd Lieutenant Hill, Donegal Artillery, Southern Division RA

He died suddenly at Lindley, January 14th 1901.  He was born July 1880, and educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond.  He entered the Donegal Artillery in October 1900.

Mourilyan, Lieutenant Hubert Lionel, 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment

He was killed in action at Pieter's Hill, February 27th, 1900.