Officer casualties, surname W

Waddell-Dudley, Lieutenant Bertram Barre, 2nd Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment

He died of enteric at Bloemfontein on June 2Oth, 1900.  He was the son of the Reverend W D Waddell-Dudley, of St Stephen's Vicarage, St Albans, was born in June 1874, and educated at Haileybury.  He entered the North Staffordshire Regiment from the Militia in June 1896, being promoted Lieutenant January 1899.  Lieutenant Waddell-Dudley accompanied his battalion to South Africa in January 1900, and served in the Seventh Division under Lieutenant General Tucker, taking part in the advance on Bloemfontein.

Wade, Lieutenant Alexander Price Conolly Herschel, 2nd Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment

He was killed in action at Spion Kop in the operations on the Upper Tugela, January 24th, 1900.  He was the second son of Sir Thomas Francis Wade, GCMG, KCB, was born in August 1870, and educated at Winchester.  He entered the East Yorkshire Regiment in January 1892, and was promoted Lieutenant, October 1895, and exchanged to the Royal Lancaster Regiment as a Lieutenant in February 1897.  Lieutenant Wade accompanied his battalion to South Africa in November 1899, and served with the Natal Field Force.  At Spion Kop he ran out leading some men to reinforce the firing line, and was instantly killed.

Wadling, 2nd Lieutenant John William Cottingham, 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment

He died of enteric at Naauwpoort on March 5th, 1900.  He was the only son of Lieutenant Colonel J Cottingham Wadling, of the 5th Northumberland Fusiliers, was born in September 1878, and educated at Rugby, where he was one of the rifle team when the school won the Ashburton Shield.  He entered the 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment from the 3^rd Battalion in June 1898.  2nd Lieutenant Wadling was with his battalion in South Africa on the outbreak of the war, and served with it in the operations in the north of Cape Colony.

Waldy, Captain Richard Wartyr, 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment

He died on February 22nd, 1900, of wounds received in action at Paardeberg four days previously.  He was born in December 1868, and educated at Sherbourne from 1880-87.  He entered the Bedfordshire Regt from the 3rd Battalion Devonshire Regiment in December 1889, being promoted Lieutenant March 1892, and Captain July 1899.  He served with the Isazai Expedition in 1892, also with the Chitral Relief Force under Sir Robert Low in 1895, with the 1st battalion of his regiment, and received the medal with clasp.  Captain Waldy embarked with the 2nd battalion of his regiment for South Africa in December 1899, and served with it until his death.

Walker, Lieutenant Charles Henry, 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regt

He died of acute bronchitis at De Aar on September 20th, 1901.  He was appointed in December 1900 as a Lieutenant in his battalion, which had been serving in South Africa since February of the same year.

Walker, Lieutenant Charles James Reginald, 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

He was dangerously wounded near Lietgat on February 19th, 1902, and died the same day.  He was born in February 1873, educated at Winchester, and entered the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers from the 4th Battalion (Royal Tyrone Militia) in April 1900, being promoted Lieutenant July 1901.  He was buried at Lichtenburg.  A marble stone was erected over his grave by his comrades of the 1st battalion.

Walker, Major Charles Pope, MB, Royal Army Medical Corps

He died in Ladysmith on January 5th, 1900.  He was born in July 1860, and was appointed to the Royal Army Medical Corps July 1886, being promoted Major July 1898.  Major Walker was serving in South Africa at the commencement of the war, and took part in the defence of Ladysmith up to the time of his death.

Walker, Lieutenant Claude Ernest Myln, 1st Battalion Somersetshire Light Infantry

He was killed in action in the engagement at Wagon Hill, Ladysmith, January 6th, 1900.  He was born in December 1875, and entered the Somersetshire Light Infantry from the 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry, December 1897, being promoted Lieutenant July 1899.  He served in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, for which he received the medal with clasp.  Lieutenant Walker was mentioned in despatches by Lieutenant General Sir G White, March 23rd, 1900, LG February 8th, 1901.

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Walker, Captain George Stanley, MB, Royal Army Medical Corps

He died of enteric in Ladysmith, February 23rd, 1900.  He was born in May 1865, joined the Royal Army Medical Corps, 1892, and was promoted Captain July 1895.  Captain Walker was serving in India in 1899, but went to South Africa in October and was in Ladysmith till his death.  He was mentioned in despatches by Lieutenant General Sir G White, March 23rd, 1900, LG February 8th, 1901.

Walker, Major John Charles Arthington, 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays)

He was killed in action in the engagement near Leeuwkop, April 1st, 1902.  He was born in May 1859, entered the 19th Hussars from the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment (6th West York Militia) July 1882, was promoted Captain January 1886, and Major In the 2nd Dragoon Guards, May 1897.  He was Recruiting Staff Officer, London District from 1896 – 99.  He served in the Soudan Expedition, 1884, with the 19th Hussars, and was present at the engagements at El Teb and Tamai, receiving the medal with clasp and the Khedive's star.  He also served in the Nile Expedition, 1884-85, with the same regiment (clasp).  Major Walker embarked with The Queen's Bays for South Africa, November 1901.  In the action in which he was killed three squadrons of the Bays first attacked a farm house at Holspruit, capturing Commandant Pretorius.  They afterwards attacked Albert's commando, which was found encamped near and in very superior numbers.  The fighting was most determined, Major Walker and Captain Herron being killed.

Walker, Lieutenant J, Railway Pioneer Regiment

Died of tuberculosis at Johannesburg on November 23rd, 1901.

Walker, Lieutenant T G, late Rhodesia Field Force

He died of an abscess and syncope at Wynberg during the war.

Wallace, Lieutenant Augustus Robert, 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

He was accidentally killed by the explosion of a mine, at Zeerust, January 13th, 1901.  He was born in January 1872, and educated at Marlborough.  He entered the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in January 1893, being promoted Lieutenant May 1895.  Lieutenant Wallace was with his battalion in South Africa when war was declared, and served throughout the campaign in 1899-1900.  His name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Wallace, 2nd Lieutenant Aylmer Willoughby, 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

He was invalided home suffering from a broken leg, the effects of an accident in South Africa.  He, however, developed symptoms of enteric the day after he joined the SS Dunera and died October 9th, 1901, from this disease.  He was the son of Colonel N W Wallace JP, late of the King's Royal Rifle Corps, commander of the 4th County of London (King's Colonials) Imperial Yeomanry.  2nd Lieutenant Wallace was born in February 1880, and educated at Rugby.  He first served in the Cape Mounted Rifles from the commencement of the war, and on the recommendation of the Field Marshal commanding in chief, South Africa, he was granted a commission in the Yorkshire Light Infantry in May 1900.  He was then appointed to the Mounted Infantry of his battalion, and when invalided had taken part in some 30 engagements, among them the defence of Wepener during its siege by the Boers.

Wallis, Captain Alexander Frederic, 1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding) Regiment

He was killed in action at Arundel, February 24th, 1900.  He was born in January 1867, and educated at Derby School.  He entered the West Riding Regiment in February 1887, was promoted Lieutenant July 1889, and Captain March 1896.  He had served in the operations in South Africa in 1896.  Captain Wallace accompanied his battalion on active service in December 1899, and served with it in the North of Cape Colony until killed.

Wallis, 2nd Lieutenant Clifton Edmund Percival, 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Jaskraal, ORC, August 28th, 1901.  He was born in October 1878, and entered the 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers as a Lieutenant in December 1899, from the 5th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment.  In April 1900, he was given a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Irish Fusiliers, which he then joined in South Africa, and served with it until killed.

Wallis, Lieutenant Henry, British South African Mounted Police

He died of fever at Gaberones, on April 21st, 1900, while serving under Colonel Plumer.  He was the youngest son of Major H B Wallis, of the Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment.

Walsh, Lieutenant Frederick Lawrence, South African Light Horse

He died of enteric at Kroonstad, on January 14th, 1902.  He was 33 years of age, and had formerly been in the 3rd Battalion The Buffs.

Walter, Captain Charles, 1st Battalion The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

He was killed in action at Spion Kop, in the operations on the Upper Tugela, Jan 24th, 1900.  He was the son of General J M Walter, CB, was born in November 1872, and educated at Wellington (where he was in the Hopetoun), 1885 to 1890, whence he passed direct into the Royal Military College.  He entered the Scottish Rifles in October 1893, being promoted Lieutenant December 1894, Captain February 1899, and was serving with his battalion in India.  Captain Walter volunteered for active service, and was sent to Natal at the commencement of the war, and served there until killed.

Walter, Lieutenant Crespele, Tasmanian Bushmen

He was killed in action at Pietersburg, on April 8th, 1901.

Walton, Lieutenant Louis Alban, 4th Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment

He died of enteric at Naauwpoort, Cape Colony, May 19th, 1901.  He was the sixth son of Judge Walton, was born in June 1880; educated at Stonyhurst College, and entered his regiment in January 1900, being promoted Lieutenant February 1901.  His battalion had been embodied in December 1899, and proceeded to South Africa in January 1900, where Lieutenant Walton joined it, and served with it till his death.

Ward, Lieutenant H H, 24th Company, 8th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Dehoop, north-east of Calvinia, on February 6th, 1902.  He first served as a trooper, but was afterwards granted a commission and was appointed to the 8th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, as a Lieutenant October 12th, 1901, with the rank of Lieutenant in the army.

Wardlaw, Captain Edgar Penrose, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry

He was killed in action on February 18th, 1900, near Paardeberg.  He was born in November 1866, and educated at Wellington, where he was in the Anglesey, being then known as E P Mark, but afterwards took up the old family name of Wardlaw.  At Wellington he was a Prefect and in the football XV.  He entered the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry from the 3rd Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment, in November 1887, and was promoted Lieutenant in April 1890, and Captain April 1897.  He had been adjutant of his battalion since May 1897.  Captain Wardlaw was mentioned in the despatch of Field Marshal Earl Roberts, from Paardeberg, February 28th, 1900, LG, February 8th, 1901.

Waring, Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel Walter, Militia Medical Staff Corps

Died of dysentery at the Princess Christian Hospital, at Pine Town Bridge, South Africa, October 6th, 1900.  He was appointed Surgeon Captain in June 1902, and Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel the following August.  Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel Waring volunteered for active service, and proceeded to South Africa in February 1900, and served during the war up to the time of his death.

Warren, Lieutenant, Cape Mounted  Rifles

He was killed in action at Dordrecht, on January 2nd, 1900.

Warren, Captain W J Y, Volunteer Company King's Royal Rifle Corps

He died of dysentery at Modder Spruit, May 8th, 1900.  He had held the rank of Captain in the 2nd City of London Volunteer Rifle Corps from October 1895, and had qualified in all military subjects, having passed the School of Instruction, and examinations in musketry, signalling, etc.  On March 28th, 1900, he was appointed to serve with the line battalion in South Africa with the rank of Captain in the army, and at once proceeded to South Africa and served there till his death.  A tablet of brass and alabaster to his memory and that of his comrades who fell in the war, was erected at the headquarters of the 2nd City of London Rifles, Farringdon Road, London.

Watney, Lieutenant Jack Southard, 11th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Tweefontein, in De Wet's attack on Christmas morning, 1901.  He was the eldest son of Mrs Hattie Gilbey Watney of 24 Clanricarde Gardens, and of Ernest Watney.  He was born in March 1882, and educated at St Paul's School and at Eton.  He volunteered for active service in South Africa, and first served in the ranks of the Imperial Yeomanry.  He was quickly promoted sergeant, and appointed to the 11th Battalion in June 1901, as machine gun commander, with the rank of Lieutenant in the army.  In the action in which he fell he was in command of a maxim gun, and reported by Lord Kitchener to have been killed "while heading a charge".  He died with all the men of his gun section around him either killed or wounded.  Lieutenant Watney was buried at Tweefontein, and his name was inscribed on an obelisk, which has been erected there in memory of all those who fell in this action.

Watson, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur John, 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment

He was killed in action near Rensburg, January 6th, 1900.  He was born in June 1853, and entered the 12th Foot in August 1873, being promoted Captain April 1883, Major October 1886, and Lieutenant Colonel September 1898.  He was instructor of musketry to his battalion from February 1880 to January 1883.  He served with the Bechuanaland Expedition under Sir Charles Warren, 1884-85, as brigade Major, and was mentioned in despatches.  He was employed with the Egyptian Army from February 1886 to the following September.  He took part in the Hazara Expedition in 1888 as brigade Major to the First Column, under Brigadier General Channer, was mentioned in despatches and received the medal with clasp.  He also served with the Chitral Relief Force under Sir Robert Low, in 1897, as road commandant on the lines of communications, receiving the medal with clasp.  Lieutenant Colonel Watson was DAAG in Bengal from July 1889 to February 1896.  He obtained command of the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment in September 1898, and took the battalion to South Africa in November 1899.  He fell in a night attack on the enemy who held a kopje which formed the key to their position round the town of Colesberg.  The Boers, who were apparently well informed of the intended attack, opened fire and Lieutenant Colonel Watson was killed early in the fight.  A monument was erected at Colesberg in memory of all those who fell in this engagement.

Watson, Captain Harry Augustus Ferguson, 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, attached to the Scottish Horse

He died October 2nd, 1901, of wounds received in action two days previously at Moedwill (7 miles east of Magota Nek).  He was born in February 1876, educated at Bedford Grammar School, and entered the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in March 1896, being promoted Lieutenant March 1898, and Captain in the Lancashire Fusiliers June 1901.  Captain Watson had served throughout the War having accompanied the 1st Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers to South Africa in October 1899.  He had been employed with the Mounted Infantry, and had been severely wounded.  He was afterwards appointed adjutant of the Scottish Horse, and held this position at the time of his death.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901.

Watson, Captain John Capron, Royal Field Artillery

He was killed in action near Wilman's Rust, Transvaal, June 12th, 1901.  He was the eldest son of Colonel William Henry Watson, Royal Artillery, of Minsted, Midhurst, Sussex, was born in August 1867, and educated at Cheltenham.  He entered the Royal Artillery in July 1886, and was promoted Captain July 1897.  Captain Watson went to South Africa in December 1899, in charge of a special ammunition column, but on his old battery (the 9th) being ordered to the war in January 1900, he rejoined it, and served with it until his death.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Watson, Lieutenant William, District Mounted Troops

He was killed at Somerset East on October 5th, 1901.

Wauchope, Major General Andrew Gilbert, CB, CMG

He was killed in action at Magersfontein December 11th, 1899.  He was the only surviving son of Andrew Wauchope DL JP, of Niddrie Marischal, Midlothian, and was born in July 1846.  He joined the 42nd Foot in November 1865, was promoted Lieutenant June 1867, Captain September 1878, Major March 1884, brevet Lieutenant Colonel May 1884, Lieutenant Colonel August 1894, Colonel May 1898, and Major General in November 1898.  He served in the Ashanti War from the 30th November 1873, and commanded the Winnebah Company of Russell's Regiment as far as the Adansi Hills.  He was then appointed staff officer to Sir J M'Leod, commanding the advanced guard of Field Marshal Lord Wolseley's force, and was present at the capture and destruction of Adubiassie, capture of Borborassie, battle of Amoaful, capture and destruction of Becquah, the advanced guard engagement of Jarbinbah (wounded slightly), skirmishes and ambuscade affairs between Adwabin and the river Ordah, the battle of Ordahsu (severely wounded), and capture of Kumassi, being mentioned in despatches and receiving the medal with clasp.  He served with the 1st Battalion Black Watch in the Egyptian War of 1882, and was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, receiving the medal with clasp and Khedive's star.  He took part in the Soudan Expedition under Sir Gerald Graham in 1884, as DAA and QMG and was present in the engagement at El Teb (severely wounded), being mentioned in despatches and receiving the brevet of Lieutenant Colonel and two clasps.  He also served in the Nile expedition, 1884-85, with the 1st Battalion of the Black Watch, and was with the river column under Major General Earle, and was present in the engagement at Kirbekan, being very severely wounded (two clasps).  His next war experience was in the campaign in the Soudan under Lord (then Sir Herbert) Kitchener in 1898, when he was in command of the 1st Brigade British Division, and was present at the battle of Khartoum, being mentioned in despatches and promoted Major General for distinguished service in the field, and received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, and the British medal and Khedive's medal with clasp.  General Wauchope had only joined the Kimberley Relief Force, under Lieutenant General Lord Methuen, a few days before the battle of Magersfontein; at this action he was in command of the Highland Brigade, which in the early dawn was suddenly exposed to a terrific infantry fire at close range. "The Times History of the War" thus describes what took place: "At the first burst of fire General Wauchope, at once realising the cause of the disaster, walked forward in front of the leading companies to ascertain, if possible, how far the advanced trenches extended.  A glance at the line of flashes was enough.  He immediately sent back his cousin to tell the Black Watch to reinforce on the right as quickly as they could.  Young Wauchope ran back along the lines of prostrate men, gave the order to Colonel Coode and to all the officers he could see, and then hurried forward again to the spot where he had left the general alone.  But before he returned Wauchope had fallen, and a moment later his devoted ADC fell wounded too".  Captain Wauchope survived his wounds.  "Coode gallantly led his men forward, but was killed almost immediately.  Next day all three were found close together within 200 yards of the trenches".  Describing this battle, Sir A Conan Doyle states he has been assured by a Boer who was present that "it was the sound of the tins attached to the alarm wires which disturbed" the enemy; and that "in an instant there crashed out of the darkness a roar of point blank fire".  The storm of lead burst upon the column "which broke to pieces under the murderous volley".  "Wauchope was shot, struggled up, and fell once more for ever".  Major General Wauchope was buried at Magersfontein, close to, and in front of the graves of the fallen of his devoted Highland brigade.  He was always known by his intimate friends as "Andy" Wauchope, and was universally popular and beloved.

Waudby, Lieutenant William, Leinster Regiment

He died at Netley Hospital of enteric, April 3rd, 1901.  He was the son of Major Sidney James Waudby, was born on March 9th, 1876, and educated at Rossall.  He entered the Leinster Regiment from the 4th Battalion Border Regiment in May 1898, and was promoted Lieutenant November 1900.  He accompanied his battalion to South Africa in April 1900, and served with it until invalided home.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th 1901.

Way, Lieutenant Arthur Strachan, DSO, 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry

He was killed in action at Tabaksberg, south of Welcome, January 29th, 1901, in the fighting with De Wet.  He was the fourth son of the Reverend W H Bromley Way, Rector of Warboys, Hants, was born in March 1876, and educated at Marlborough.  He was a keen sportsman and a good Rugby forward.  He entered the Durham Light Infantry from the Royal Military College in February 1896, being promoted Lieutenant July 1897.  He saw much service during the campaign and at Sanna's Post, and when surrounding Prinsloo, behaved with conspicuous bravery.  Lieutenant Way was awarded the DSO, September 28th, 1901, and the medal with five clasps for Paardeberg, Wittebergen, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, and Driefontein.  He was mentioned in dispatches, LG, September 10th, 1901.  The following is an extract from the orders of his battalion (then stationed in Burma), of February 4th 1901: "The Commanding Officer announces with great regret the death, in South Africa, of Lieutenant A S Way, who was killed in action January 29th.  Lieutenant Way was a most promising and zealous officer and his death is a great loss to the battalion, where he was known and liked by all ranks as a good all round sportsman".  His battalion put up a marble cross in his memory at Welcome, and his name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

See his DSO entry.

Webster, Captain Godfrey Vassall George Frederick Charles, Bethune's Mounted Infantry

He was killed in an accident on the railway at Bethulie on February 1st, 1901.  He was the son of Sir Augustus Frederick Webster, Bart, by his marriage with Amelia Sophia, 2nd daughter of Charles Frederick Augustus Prosser-Hastings of Taunton, Somerset.  Captain Webster was born in 1872, and was educated at Eton.

Webster, Lieutenant Leveret Beverley, 1st Battalion King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)

He died in London, March 22nd, 1902.  He was the only son of Barclay Webster of Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada, and was born in September 1878.  He entered the Royal Lancaster Regiment from the Local Militia Forces of Canada in April 1900, being promoted Lieutenant February 1901.  He served with his battalion in South Africa for about eighteen months, in the operations in northern Natal, and the fighting around Dundee and Vryheid, and was invalided to England.  He then entered one of Lady Dudley's nursing homes in December 1901, but never recovered his strength.  His body was conveyed to Canada for interment.

Wedd, Lieutenant Lawrence Dunkin, DSO, 2nd Battalion The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment

He died of enteric at Kroonstad, July 7th, 1902.  He was born in January 1878, entered the Royal West Surrey Regt, February 1898, and was promoted Lieutenant April 1900.  He embarked with his battalion for South Africa in October 1899, served with the Natal Field Force, and was present at the battle of Colenso and the operations on the Tugela, the action at Pieter's Hill, and the relief of Ladysmith.  He was twice mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th and September 10th, 1901, for his services, and was awarded the DSO.

See his DSO entry.

Welch, Brevet Major Norman Charles, 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment

He died November 10th, 1900, of wounds received in action near Bothaville four days previously.  He was the youngest son of John D Welch of Herne Hill, Surrey, was born in July 1865, and educated at Charterhouse.  He entered the Hampshire Regiment from the 3rd Battalion The Queen's in November 1886, being promoted Captain July 1893, and brevet Major July 1899.  He served with the Burmese Expedition in 1887, and received the medal with clasp.  He also served in the operations on the Niger, 1897-98, being mentioned in despatches, LG, March 7th, 1899, and receiving the brevet of Major for his services.  He was employed with the West African Frontier Force from February 1898 to September 1899.  Major Welch proceeded to South Africa in January 1900, and served in Cape and Orange River Colonies.  The author of "The Great Boer War" in writing of the action at Bothaville, states that four officers were killed, among them Major Welch, a soldier of great promise, much beloved by his men".  His name was inscribed on the tablet in the War Memorial Cloister erected at Charterhouse.

Weldon, Captain George Anthony, 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers

He was killed in action at the battle of Talana Hill, October 2Oth, 1899, while endeavouring to carry a wounded soldier to a place of safety.  Captain Weldon was the son of Colonel Thomas Weldon, CIE, and grandson of Sir Anthony Weldon, Bart.  His mother, Helen Rachel Louisa, was a daughter of General George William Young Simpson, RA.  Captain Weldon was born in February 1866, and educated at Cheltenham College.  He entered the Royal Dublin Fusiliers from the Militia in December 1886, and was promoted Captain January 1896.  He served in the Burmese Expedition, 1887-89, and received the medal with clasp.  On the outbreak of the war he was serving at Maritzburg with his battalion, which was at once pushed on to Dundee.  At the battle of Talana Hill, the first action of the war, E Company, commanded by Captain Weldon, was lining the edge of a wood at the side nearest to the enemy, Captain Weldon's servant, Private Crotty, was seen to fall a few yards in advance, and Captain Weldon at once dashed forward to endeavour to carry him under cover, but was killed in the attempt.  Thus master and man fell together.  Three men of his company, under Corporal Foley, went out early next morning to bury Captain Weldon, but could not find his body.  After some further search, they heard his faithful terrier, Rose, howling piteously.  She was lying on his body, which she had apparently never left.  They buried Captain Weldon in the cemetery at Dundee, just below Talana Hill, and Rose was taken back to E Company.  Captain Weldon was the first officer killed in the South African War.  He was mentioned in despatches by Lieutenant General Sir George White, December 2nd, 1899, LG, February 8th, 1901.  Memorials to Captain Weldon were erected at St James's Church, Dundee, Natal, and at St George's Church, Pietermaritzburg; also at St Mary's Church, Blythe, at Athy, Kildare, and at Naas, the depot of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.  On the memorial at Blythe are inscribed the words: "He hath well done, and so made good hys name".  Captain Weldon's name was also recorded on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial at Cheltenham College.

Wellford, Captain Francis, 7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He died June 1st, 1901, of wounds received in action at Vlakfontein two days previously.  He was the son of the Reverend John Francis Wellford, of Oakland, Sidmouth, and was born at Clevedon in April 1863.  He was educated privately and at Trinity College, Cambridge.  From January 1887 to November 1892, he was at Guy's Hospital.  He then went to New South Wales, and practised at Sydney, and was medical officer of the Winton District Hospital, Queensland, from 1893 to 1895.  From the latter date to 1899 he was in the Straits Settlements, but in December 1899, he volunteered for active service, and in February 1900, joined the Imperial Yeomanry as a medical officer with the rank of Captain.  He was mentioned by Field Marshal Earl Roberts in his despatch of September 4th, 1901, LG, September 10th, 1901.  Captain Wellford was a fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute, and his name was inscribed on a memorial tablet in the hall of the building in Northumberland Avenue, London.

Wellby, Captain Montagu Sinclair, 18th Hussars

He died at Paardekop, August 5th, 1900, of wounds received in action at Mertzicht, July 30th.  He was the fourth son of John Henry Wellby of 1 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, London, was born in October 1866, and educated at University College School and at Rugby.  He entered the 18th Hussars in August 1886, being promoted Captain 1894, and was adjutant of his regiment from February 1897 to August 1898.  He was a well-known traveller and explorer.  He served with the Tochi Field Force in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India in 1897, receiving the medal with clasp.  Captain Wellby had served in South Africa from the commencement of the war in the operations in Natal, and the defence of Ladysmith.  He was buried at Zandspruit.

West, 2nd Lieutenant Archibald Vivian, 2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment

He was killed in action at Rensburg, January 1st, 1900.  He was the only son of Lieutenant Colonel Frederick West, and grandson of Admiral Sir John West, GCB.  He was born in June 1876, and educated at Allhallowes School, Honiton.  He served in the ranks for over four years, and was granted a commission in the Royal Berkshire Regt in August 1898.  2nd Lieutenant West was with his battalion in South Africa when war was declared, and served in the north of Cape Colony until his death.

Whitaker, Captain Frederick Shewell, Roberts Horse

He died June 24th, 1900, at Heidelberg, of wounds received in action the previous day.  He had seen much service in South Africa previous to 1899, having been through the Galeka and Gaika Wars, the Bechuanaland Expedition and the Matabele Campaign.  He offered his services at the outbreak of the war, and was first given command of a squadron In the South African Light Horse, and afterwards in Roberts' Horse.  Captain Whitaker was a Fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute, and his name was inscribed on a memorial tablet in the hall of the building in Northumberland Avenue, London.

White, Lieutenant Cecil Arbuthnot, 1st Battalion Suffolk Regt

He was killed in action near Rensburg, January 6th, 1900.  He was the youngest son of Robert Holmes White of 10 Devonshire Place, London and Boulge Hall, Woodbridge.  He was born August 1874, educated at Eton, and entered the Suffolk Regiment from the 3rd Battalion Derbyshire Regiment in May 1897, being promoted Lieutenant March 1899.  Lieutenant White accompanied his battalion to South Africa in November 1899, and served with it in the north of Cape Colony until killed.

White, Lieutenant R J L, New South Wales Bushmen

He was killed in action at Wonderfontein on September 12th, 1900.

White, Lieutenant William Michael Joseph, 2nd Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

He was killed in action near Smithfield March 12th, 1901.  He was the youngest son of J White DL of Nantenan, Limerick, was born in September 1876, and educated at Stonyhurst, where he was in the cricket and football teams.  He entered the Scottish Rifles, May 1897, from the Royal Military College, and was promoted Lieutenant January) 1899.  At the commencement of the war in October 1899, he went out on special service with Mounted Infantry, and saw much fighting.  He is reported to have been seldom out of action for nearly eighteen months.  He was present at Paardeberg, and took part in the advance on Bloemfontein and Pretoria.  On many occasions his bravery is stated to have been very conspicuous.  Shortly before his death he was sent as adjutant to some Yeomanry who had just arrived from England.  While in action and carrying a message to one of the companies in heavy rain, Lieutenant White is believed to have ridden by mistake into a party of Boers, and nothing was heard of him until the enemy reported him as killed in action.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th, 1901.

Whitehead, Lieutenant James Allan, 5th Battalion Manchester Regiment, attached 28th Company Army Service Corps

He died of enteric at Heilbron, May 28th, 1902.  He was the son of Mr Whitehead of Ewood Hall, Todmorden, and was eighteen years of age.  He entered the Manchester Regiment January 1901, and was promoted Lieutenant the following May and accompanied the 5th battalion to South Africa in June 1901, and served as senior transport officer to the columns commanded by Colonels Dawkins and Nixon.  He was wounded on three occasions, and was awarded the medal and five clasps.

Whitehead, Major Randolph Edward, 1st Battalion Royal Munster Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Doornfontein, near Griquatown, on January 13th, 1902.  He was the youngest son of Reverend Thomas Whitehead, vicar of Shustoke, Warwickshire, was born in June 1861, and educated at Winchester.  He entered the 101st Foot from the Royal Military College in August 1880, being promoted Lieutenant July 1881, Captain September 1889, and Major March 1901.  He was adjutant of his battalion from May 1887 to July 1891, and of the 1st Wiltshire Rifle Volunteers from November 1891 to November 1895.  Major Whitehead had served in South Africa since June 1900, and had been present with his battalion in many engagements.  The day he was killed he had joined Colonel Sitwell's Column at Doornfontein.  He fell while leading his company, only eighty strong, to attack a ridge held by four hundred Boers, under De Villiers.  The ridge was carried by a bayonet charge, but Major Whitehead fell within about fifty yards of the Boer entrenchments and died immediately.  Those who saw this attack of Major Whitehead's company state that it was most gallantly carried out, the enemy being driven out of their position.

Wickham, Captain Edward David Provis, 84th Company, 22nd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Doom River, ORC, October 16th, 1901.  He was the eldest son of Lieutenant CoIonel Thomas Wickham of Fronwnion, North Wales, JP and DL for Monmouthshire, who served formerly in the 33rd Foot, and who died at Cheltenham on April 3rd, 1903.  Captain Wickham was born in 1857, and educated at Cheltenham College.  He first served in the ranks of the Imperial Yeomanry, and gaining the rank of sergeant, was on the 8th March 1901, granted a commission as 2nd Lieutenant.  On the 27th of the same month he was promoted Captain into the 22nd Battalion, with which he served till killed.  His name was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.

Wilde, 2nd Lieutenant Brenchley, 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regt

He died of enteric at Harrismith on February 26th, 1902.  He was born in January 1882, and entered the East Yorkshire Regiment from the Royal Military College, May 1901.  He was buried in Harrismith military cemetery.

Wilford, Colonel Edmund Percival, 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment

He was killed in action in the engagement at Rietfontein, near Ladysmith, October 24th, 1899.  He was born in May 1846, joined the 8th Foot July 1865, and was transferred to the 28th Foot in August of the same year.  He was promoted Lieutenant June 1868, Captain September 1879, Major July 1882, Lieutenant Colonel May 1894, and Colonel July 1899.  He was adjutant of Auxiliary Forces from July 1880 to July 1885.  Colonel Wilford was serving in command of his battalion in Natal at the commencement of the war and fell while leading it.  It had to advance down a ridge, and was suddenly exposed to a cross musketry fire.  Colonel Wilford and six men were killed and forty wounded.

Wilfred, Lieutenant Wilfred, Rhodesia Regiment

He was killed at Mafeking on May 16th, 1900.

Wilkins, Captain Francis Alfred Pressland, Suffolk Regiment

He was killed in action near Rensburg, January 6th, 1900.  He was the only son of Alfred Wilkins of 43 Earl's Court Square, London, and was born in April 1871.  He was educated at Westminster School, and at Paris, and passed into the Royal Military College at the head of the list.  When leaving Sandhurst he passed out with Honours, and entered the Suffolk Regiment in May 1892, being promoted Lieutenant June 1895, and Captain August 1899.  He had been adjutant of his battalion since January 1899, and was qualified as an interpreter in French, German, and Italian.  Captain Wilkins embarked for South Africa with his battalion in November 1899, and served with it in the north of Cape Colony until killed.

Williams, 2nd Lieutenant Arthur Cole, Nottinghamshire (Sherwood Rangers) Yeomanry Cavalry

He was killed in action at Boshof, April 5th, 1900, a victim to the abuse of the white flag by the Boers.  He was educated at Wellington, where he was in Saunders House, 1887-91.  He was for a time in the Surrey Militia; he then became a brewer.  The loss of this officer is referred to "with regret" by Lieutenant General Lord Methuen in his despatch of April 6th, 1900, LG, February 8th, 1901, who reports that "Lieutenant Williams was killed deliberately after the white flag was held up".  The Boer who killed Lieutenant Williams was at once shot.  2nd Lieutenant Williams had only entered the Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry in February 1900, proceeding immediately after to South Africa.

Williams, Captain Edward Arthur, 1st Dragoon Guards

He was killed in action at Orebyfontein, ORC, November 9th, 1901.  He was born in June 1869, and entered the 18th Hussars from the Lancashire Artillery (Southern Division, RA) in June 1892, being promoted Lieutenant November 1894, and Captain into the 1st Dragoon Guards in July 1900.  He had served in South Africa from the commencement of the war and was employed with Bethune's Mounted Infantry.

Williams, Major George Albanus, 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment

He was killed in action at Tweefontein, in De Wet's attack on Christmas morning, 1901.  He was the third son of General J W C Williams, KCB, of Morelands, Purbrook, Hants, and was born in September 1860.  He entered the 80th Foot in January 1879, was promoted Lieutenant February 1881, Captain August 1887, and Major November 1896.  He was adjutant of his battalion from August 1887 to April 1891, and afterwards adjutant of a provisional battalion from May 1891 to November 1895.  He served in South Africa in 1879, in the Zulu Campaign, and in the subsequent operations against Sekukuni, receiving the medal with clasp.  He also took part in the Nile Expedition of 1884-85, and was present at the action of Kirbekan, and received the medal with clasp and the Khedive's star.  He went on special service to Ashanti, with the Expedition under Sir Francis Scott, in 1895-96, being mentioned in despatches and receiving the star awarded.  Major Williams was ADC in India from September 1897 to December 1899, and was afterwards ADC to the General Officer Commanding a Division in South Africa, from January 2nd, 1900.  At the time of his death, he was second in command of the 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.  At Tweefontein the Boers attacked the British force by moonlight about two o'clock in the morning.  The enemy crept up without their boots on, and in the confusion which ensued some of our men killed each other.  Two Boers who put on our helmets were shot by their own men.  Major Williams was killed while rallying those under his command.  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.

Williams, 2nd Lieutenant John Conde, 3rd Battalion Durham Light Infantry

He died of enteric at Kroonstad January 15th, 1901.  He was born in June 1881, educated at the South Eastern College, Ramesgate, and entered the Durham Light Infantry December 1899, and joined the 3rd Battalion, which was then embodied.  He accompanied it to South Africa in January 1900, and served in the Cape and Orange River Colonies up to the time of his death.

Williams, 2nd Lieutenant Raymond Henry, 2nd Battalion Somersetshire Light Infantry

He was wounded by the accidental discharge of his revolver while on outpost duty on September 6th, 1901, and died the same day at Nigel.  He was born in June 1882, educated at Wellington, and entered the 4th Battalion, Somersetshire Light Infantry in October 1899.  His battalion was embodied in December 1899, and proceeded to South Africa in February 1900.  2nd Lieutenant Williams served with it for over a year and was then granted a commission in the Dorsetshire Regiment in January 1901, being transferred to the 2nd Battalion Somersetshire Light Infantry in the following May and joined it in South Africa.  He had thus served throughout the war from February 1900.

Williams, Lieutenant William Arthur Glanmor, DSO, 2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers

He was killed in action near Bothaville November 6th, 1900.  He was the second son of Hugh Williams of Ferry Side, Carmarthenshire, was born in September 1873, and educated at Clifton College.  He was fond of games and a good cricketer.  He entered the South Wales Borderers in May 1893, being promoted Lieutenant October 1895.  He served in the operations in the Niger Territories in 1898, including the Benin Hinterland and Siama Expeditions (wounded), being mentioned in despatches and receiving the medal with clasp and the DSO.  For his services in the South African War he was mentioned in despatches, LG, September 10th, 1901.  In the despatch of General Lord Kitchener of May 8th, 1901, the death of Lieutenant Williams is mentioned.

See his DSO entry.

Williams-Ellis, 2nd Lieutenant John Roger, 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers

He was killed in action at Dwarsvlei, October 9th, 1900.  He was the third son of the Reverend J C Williams-Ellis, of Glasfryrt, Carnarvonshire, Fellow and Tutor of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge.  2nd Lieutenant Williams-Ellis was born in December 1880, and was educated privately and at Rossall.  He entered the Royal Welsh Fusiliers from the Royal Military College in December 1899, and embarked immediately for Natal, joining the battalion soon after the relief of Ladysmith.  He then served with Major General Barton's Brigade for the relief of Mafeking, and was present at the action of Rindam and the march to Krugersdorp.  He fell while leading a section of his company against a Boer position.  2nd Lieutenant Williams-Ellis is buried was the cemetery at Krugersdorp.  A tablet was erected in his memory in Llangybi Church, and bears the words: "He reached by Duty's path, A life beyond the life he lost".

Willis, Lieutenant T Willis, 4Oth Company Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action near Wolmaranstad on February 26th, 1902.

Willshlre, Major Ernest Maxwell Willshire, 2nd Battalion the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)

He died at Boshofs Farm on July 25th, 1900, of wounds received in action at Retiefs Nek two days previously.  He was the second son of Lieutenant General Sir T Willshire, Bart, GCB, by his marriage with Annette Letitia, daughter of Capt George Berkeley Maxwell, RN.  Major Willshire was born in May 1856, and educated at Eton.  He entered the 73rd Foot from the Royal Aberdeenshire Highlanders (Militia) in October 1877, and was promoted Lieutenant in the Royal Highlanders May 1878, Captain May 1885, and Major August 1894.  He was adjutant of Militia from November 1886 to January 1892.  Major Willshire married in 1882 Lilian Gertrude Henrietta, eldest daughter of Major General James Davidson.  At the time of his death be was 2nd in command of his battalion, to which he had been appointed in December 1899, from the 1st battalion serving in India.

Wilmer, Lieutenant Altham Browning, Bedfordshire Regiment Mounted Infantry

He died on October 23rd, 1901, of wounds received in action at Kafirstad, ORC, the previous day.  He was the eldest son of Horace Wilmer of Grove Hill, South Woodford, Essex.  He was born in August 1876, and educated at Wellington.  While only thirteen years of age he was awarded the certificate of the Royal Humane Society for saving a child from drowning at Woodford.  He entered the Bedfordshire Regiment from the 4th Battalion Essex Regiment in December 1897, being promoted Lieutenant in January 1899.  He accompanied his battalion to South Africa in December 1899, and first served in the north of Cape Colony, and was severely wounded.  Lieutenant Wilmer subsequently was with the Mounted Infantry of his battalion under Colonel De Lisle, until wounded at Kafirstad.  He thus served in the war for nearly two years, and was awarded the medal with two clasps.

Wilson, 2nd Lieutenant Harold Alfred Cobbe, 2nd Battalion Middlesex Regiment

He was killed in action at Spion Kop, in the operations on the Upper Tugela January 24th, 1900.  He was the second son of the Reverend Alfred Wilson, of the Vicarage, Bedford Park, Chiswick, was born in September 1878, and educated at Marlborough.  He entered the Middlesex Regiment  June 1899, and proceeded with it to South Africa in December 1899, serving with the Natal Field Force, and fell in his first battle.  At Spion Kop he had taken a party of his company to a detached spur which was swept by the enemy's fire, and where there was very little cover.  He made his men lie down, and was himself entreated to do so, but continued to walk up and down the line speaking to and encouraging those under his command.  He then advanced quite alone, in order to better see how he should direct his men's fire, and while doing so was killed.  2nd Lieutenant Wilson's name was inscribed on a tablet placed in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Wilson, Lieutenant James, Military Pigeon Post (late Cape Colony Public Works Department)

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

Wilson, Colonel John Gerald, CB, commanding 3rd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment

He died March 8th, 1902, of wounds received in action between Tweebosch and Palmietkuil the previous day.  He was the eldest son of Richard Bassett Wilson Cliffe by his marriage with Anne, daughter of William Fitzgerald of Adelphi, Clare.  Colonel Wilson was born in 1841, and educated at Cheltenham.  He joined the 84th Regiment in 1858 from the Royal Military College as an ensign.  After the death of his father in 1867, and his succession to the family estate of Cliffe Hall, Piercebridge, Darlington, he retired from the army as a Captan but subsequently accepted a commission in the volunteer force, and in 1873 was appointed to the command of the 1st North Yorkshire Rifle Volunteers.  From the latter he was transferred in 1883 to the command of the 3rd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, and in 1889 he was appointed to the command of the West Yorkshire Volunteer Brigade.  He was awarded the CB on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, and was honorary Colonel of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Prince of Wales's West Yorkshire Regiment.  His battalion was first embodied in December 1899, being disembodied after twelve months' service.  It was again embodied in December 1901, and volunteering for active service proceeded to South Africa.  In the course of the war, Colonel Wilson lost a brother (Colonel Richard B Wilson) and a son (2nd Lieutenant Richard B Wilson).  The name of Colonel J G Wilson was inscribed on the Eleanor Cross War Memorial erected at Cheltenham College.

Wilson, Lieutenant Colonel and Honorary Colonel Richard B, CMG, commanding 3rd Battalion Durham Light Infantry

He died of enteric at Kroonstad, March 21st, 1901.  He was the third son of Richard Bassett Wilson of Cliffe, and brother of Colonel J G Wilson, CB.  Colonel R B Wilson was educated at Rugby, and took his battalion out to South Africa in January 1900, and served with it till his death.  He was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901, and was awarded the CMG.

Wilson, Lieutenant Richard Bassett, 3rd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He died at Rustenburg on July 26th, 1900, of wounds received in action five days previously at Oliphant's Nek.  He was the eldest son of Colonel John Gerald Wilson, CB, commander of the 3rd Battalion York and Lancashire Regiment.  He was born in 1874, and educated at Eton and New College, Oxford.  He entered the Yorkshire Hussars (Princess of Wales's Own) Yeomanry Cavalry in January 1900, and joining the Imperial Yeomanry as Lieutenant, went to South Africa on the 28th of the same month.  Lieutenant Wilson was a barrister, having been called to the bar on the day of his departure.  A tablet was erected to his memory in York Minster by his brother officers of the Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire  Hussars as a token of their sincere affection.

Wilson, Lieutenant W C, Northumberland Imperial Yeomanry

He died of wounds received in action at Hartebeestefontein on February 16th, 1901.  He was educated at Eton.

Wiltshire, Captain Herbert, Reserve of Officers

He was killed at Kaffir Kop October 4th, 1900, while on patrol duty eighteen miles south-east of Lindley.  He was born in January 1855, and served for nearly eleven years in the ranks.  He became Lieutenant in the 20th Hussars in December 1886, being promoted Captain in 1895, when he retired.  He saw service in the Egyptian War of 1882, and was present in the engagement at Mahsama, in the two actions at Kassassin, at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, and the capture of Cairo, receiving the medal with clasp and the Khedive's star.  He also served in the operations in the Soudan in 1889, including the engagement at Toski, and received a clasp.  He had been on special service in South Africa from March 1900, and was attached to the Mounted Infantry of the Lincolnshire Regiment.

Wiltshire, 2nd Lieutenant Richard Clare, 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

He died of an abscess of the liver at Kimberley, March 21st, 1901.  He was the eldest surviving son of C P B Wiltshire ICS of Madeley Road, Ealing, was born in October 1879, and educated at Tonbridge.  He entered the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in August 1899, and joined the 1st Battalion at Cape Town, where it was stationed.  2nd Lieutenant Wiltshire had served throughout the war.  He first joined the Kimberley Relief Force under Lieutenant General Lord Methuen, and was present at the fighting up to Modder River and Magersfontein.  After the relief of Kimberley he took part in the subsequent operations in the ORC and Transvaal.

Wimberley, 2nd Lieutenant Charles Francis Irvine, 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment

He died March 12th, 1900, at Driefontein of wounds received in action two days previously.  He was the youngest son of Colonel R J Wimberley, late Bombay Staff Corps, was born in June 1878, and educated at the Northern Counties Collegiate School, Inverness, and at Blundell's School, Tiverton.  He entered the Welsh Regiment from the 4th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, in May 1899, and proceeded to South Africa early in the war.  He was present at the relief of Kimberley and the battle of Paardeberg and the subsequent advance to Driefontein.

Winchester, Major Augustus John Henry Beaumont Paulet, Marquis of Winchester, Earl of Wiltshire, and Baron St John, 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards

He was killed in action at Magersfontein December 11th, 1899.  He was the eldest son of the 14th Marquis by his marriage with the Honourable Mary Montagu, the eldest daughter of the 6th Baron Rokeby, was born February 1858, and educated at Eton.  He entered the Coldstream Guards from the Militia in September 1879, was promoted Lieutenant July 1881, Captain July 1890, and Major April 1897.  The Marquis of Winchester was the hereditary Bearer of the Cap of Maintenance, a cap of dignity carried before the sovereigns of England at their coronation.  He served in the Soudan Expedition in 1885, at Suakin as ADC to Sir John McNeill, and was present at the actions of Hasheen, Tofrek, and Tarnai, receiving the medal with two clasps and bronze star.  The Marquis of Winchester embarked for South Africa in October 1899, with his battalion, which on arrival joined the Kimberley Relief Force.  He was present at the actions of Belmont, Graspan, and Modder River.  At Magersfontein he showed conspicuous bravery, Lieutenant General Lord Methuen in his despatch of February 15th, 1900, stating that "Major the Marquis of Winchester was killed while displaying almost reckless courage".

Winder, Lieutenant Henry, Midland Mounted Rifles (Colonial Defence Force)

He died of enteric at Cradock on November 1st, 1901.

Wingate, Captain Alien Sievwright, 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders

He died of wounds received in action December 11th, 1899, at Magersfontein.  He was the son of J B Wingate of Crown Terrace, Glasgow, was born in December 1870, and educated at Loretto School, Musselburgh, where he played in the football XV.  He was also a first-class cricketer and very fond of games.  He entered the Gordon Highlanders in March 1891, being promoted Lieutenant September 1893, and Captain May 1899.  He served with the Chitral Relief Force under Sir Robert Low, in 1895, with the first battalion of his regiment, including the storming of the Malakand Pass, receiving the medal with clasp.  He saw service in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India under Sir William Lockhart, in 1897-98, with the Tochi Field Force, when he was attached to the 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade.  He afterwards went through the campaign with the Tirah Expeditionary Force, with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, and was present at the capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes, and in the subsequent operations in the Maidan, Waran, and Bara Valleys, receiving two clasps.  Captain Wingate embarked for South Africa in October 1899, with his battalion, which joined the Kimberley Relief Force shortly before the battle of Magersfontein, in which he fell.

Wingrove, Lieutenant Arthur C H Sharpe, 5th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Elandslaagte, near Klerksdorp, February 25th, 1902.  He entered the 3rd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment (East Yorkshire Militia), in October 1900, and joined the Imperial Yeomanry, May 1901, with the rank of Lieutenant.  Lieutenant Wingrove was mentioned in despatches by General Lord Kitchener, March 8th, 1902, for "gallantry and good service at Otterfontein, Western Transvaal".

Wombwell, Captain Stephen Frederick, 3rd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, Lieutenant, Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Hussars

He died of enteric at Vryburg, February 1st, 1901.  He was the only surviving son of Sir George and Lady Julia Wombwell, and was thirty three years of age.  He was educated at Charterhouse and the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.  Captain Wombwell entered the Imperial Yeomanry as Lieutenant in February 1900, and was promoted Captain the following August.  He saw much service during the war, and had been previously wounded.  A tablet in his memory was erected in York Minster by his brother officers of the Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Hussars as a token of their sincere affection; and his name was inscribed on the tablet in the War Memorial Cloister at Charterhouse.

Wood, Lieutenant Charles Carroll, 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment

He died of wounds received in the reconnaissance made by Colonel Gough, 9th Lancers, at Belmont, November 10th, 1899.  He was the youngest son of J Taylor Wood, who served as a confederate Captain in the American Civil War, and was a grandson of General R C Wood, US Army, and a great grandson of General Zachary Taylor, President of the United States.  Lieutenant Wood was born in March 1876, and educated at the Royal Military College, Kingston.  He entered the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in September 1896, being promoted Lieutenant May 1899, and was serving with his battalion in South Africa on the outbreak of the war.  He was then sent to Orange River with the Mounted Infantry, and was killed in his first action.

   

Wood, Captain G E B Wood, 5th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Weltevreden, near Zeerust, October 20th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Edward Wood of Culmington Manor, Shropshire, and Hanger Hill, Middlesex.  Captain Wood was born in 1866, and educated at Elstree and Christ Church, Oxford.  He joined the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1884, and afterwards entered the Shropshire Yeomanry Cavalry May 1889, being promoted Captain May 1898.  Early in 1900 he raised and commanded the Shropshire Squadron of the 9th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, and was gazetted as Captain, on February 2nd.  He then proceeded to South Africa and served under Lieutenant General Lord Methuen after the relief of Kimberley, and saw continuous fighting in the Lindley and Heilbron districts, and subsequently in the Western Transvaal.  At Weltevreden, Captain Wood was first wounded, and was being carried on a stretcher to have his wound dressed, when a second bullet passed through his heart killing him instantly.  He was mentioned in Lieutenant General Lord Methuen's despatch, and was described as "a splendid officer".  A marble cross was placed over his grave by his brother officers of the Shropshire Yeomanry, and at Culmington Church, Shropshire, a stained glass window, a marble cross, and a brass tablet were erected in his memory.  A stained glass window was also placed in the church at Melton Mowbray by his hunting friends in remembrance of Captain Wood.

Wood, 2nd Lieutenant Hugh Maurice, 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment

He died of an abscess of the liver at Springfontein, May 3rd, 1902.  He was the eldest son of Thomas Archibald Wood of Eliot Park, Blackheath, London and was twenty two years of age.  He served throughout the early stages of the war with the Cape Mounted Rifles, and from the ranks of that corps, on the recommendation of General Lord Kitchener, was gazetted in July 1901, to a commission in the 1st Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment, with which he served until his death.

Wood, Colonel Oswald Gillespie, CB, MD, Royal Army Medical Corps

He died of internal inflammation at Kroonstad, January 3rd, 1902.  He was born in November 1851, and educated at Edinburgh Academy.  He entered the Army Medical Staff in September 1873, being promoted surgeon Major March 1886, Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel March 1894, Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel April 1897, and Colonel (South Africa) October 1899.  He served in the Egyptian War of 1882, and was present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir, receiving the medal with clasp and the Khedive's star.  In the operations on the Nile of 1889, he was senior medical officer to the British troops.  At the beginning of the South African War he was in charge of a general hospital, and afterwards was Principal Medical Officer at Kroonstad, being mentioned in despatches, LG, April 16th, 1901, and was awarded the CB November 29th, 1900.

Woodgate, Major General Sir Edward Robert Prevost, KCMG, CB

He was wounded at Spion Kop, January 24th, 1900, and died at Mooi River, March 23rd.  He was the second son of the Reverend H A Woodgate, rector of Belbroughton, Worcestershire, was born in November 1845, and educated at Radley.  He entered the 4th Foot in April 1865, being promoted Lieutenant July 1869, Captain March 1878, brevet Major November 1879, Major November 1881, Lieutenant Colonel June 1893, Colonel June 1897, and was given the local rank of Major General in November 1899.  He served with the 4th regiment throughout the Abyssinian Campaign of 1868, and was present at the action of Arogee and capture of Magdala, receiving the medal.  He accompanied Field Marshal Lord (then Sir Garnet) Wolseley to the Gold Coast in September 1873, on special service, and served throughout the Ashanti War 1873-74, including the actions of Essaman and Ainsa, repulse of the Ashanti army at Abrakrampa during the 5th and 6th of November 1873 (in command of the Kossoos), reconnaissance in force of the 8th and 27th of November and battle of Amoaful, and capture of Coomassie, being mentioned in despatches and receiving the medal with clasp.  He served in the Zulu War 1879, and was present at the engagements at Kambula and Ulundi, was twice mentioned in despatches, and received the brevet of Major and the medal with clasp.  He again saw service in West Africa in 1898, in command of the forces against the Sierra Leone insurgents, and organised the Protectorate Expedition, being mentioned in despatches and received the CMG.  Sir E Woodgate was made a CB in May 1896, and a KCMG January 9th, 1900.  He proceeded to South Africa in December 1899, in command of the 9th Brigade of the 5th Division, and was specially selected to command the troops detailed to capture Spion Kop.  He was mortally wounded early in the action, and was mentioned in despatches, LG, February 8th, 1901, by General Sir R Buller, who referred to the great loss the country had sustained by the death of General Woodgate.

Woodgate, Lieutenant William Ernest Streatfield, 2nd Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment

He died December 12th, 1900, of wounds received in action the previous day at Vryheid.  He was the eldest son of  Ernest Woodgate, solicitor, of Rochester, was born in November 1877, and educated at Bradfield College.  He entered the Royal Lancaster Regiment from the Royal Military College in September 1897, and was promoted Lieutenant June 1899.  He was fond of all games and a good Polo player.  At Vryheid Lieutenant Woodgate was in charge of a picquet which was suddenly attacked at 2.15 on a cold dark morning.  A Boer called on him to surrender, but this he refused to do, although unarmed at the time.  Lieutenant Woodgate then seized a hammer and rushed at the Boer, who fired twice at him at close quarters, and Lieutenant Woodgate fell mortally wounded.  He was buried in the cemetery at Vryheid.

Woodhouse, 2nd Lieutenant Henry George Wilkinson Woodhouse, 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment

He died 10 November 1900, of wounds received in action near Vrede the previous day.  He was the eldest son of Major S H Woodhouse, 4th Battalion Somersetshire Light Infantry, of Heatherton Park, Taunton.  2nd Lieutenant Woodhouse was born December 1879, educated at Marlborough, and entered the 4th Battalion Somersetshire Light Infantry, February 1899, being promoted Lieutenant the following November.  In December 1899, his battalion was embodied, and proceeded to South Africa in February 1900.  In the following April he was granted a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Manchester Regiment, and joined the 2nd battalion then in South Africa.  He was present at the surrender of Prinsloo, and when mortally wounded was on the march from Standerton to Vrede escorting a convoy.  He fell while leading a flanking party.  2nd Lieutenant Woodhouse was buried in the churchyard at Vrede.  His name was inscribed on a tablet erected in Marlborough College Chapel in memory of all Marlburians who fell in the war.

Woodhouse, Lieutenant Robert Walker, 69th Company, 7th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry

He was killed in action at Holfontein, Western Transvaal, January 2nd, 1902* He was the eldest surviving son of Robert Hall Woodhouse of Ralsbury, Ealing, and 1 Hanover Square, London.  He was nineteen years of age.  He was educated privately and at Charterhouse, where he was in the school rifle team.  He was also a good athlete and swimmer.  He entered the Donegal Artillery in October 1900, and joined the 69th (Sussex) Company Imperial Yeomanry in June 1901 with the rank of Lieutenant.  He first served with the Dorset Company and saw much fighting with Colonel Dixon's column, being wounded on May 23rd, 1901.  Lieutenant Woodhouse afterwards joined the 69th Company in Colonel Kekewich's column.  A brother officer reports Lieutenant Woodhouse as having been always "cool and fearless in danger".  He had been slightly wounded during the war.  His name was inscribed on the tablet in the War Memorial Cloister at Charterhouse.

Woodman, Lieutenant C, 2nd Regiment of Scottish Horse

He died of wounds received in action near Brakenlaagte, on October 31st, 1901.

Wright, Lieutenant Godfrey Charles de Cardonnell, 12th Lancers

He was killed in action at Diamond Hill, near Pretoria, June 11th, 1900.  He was the eldest son of Charles Booth E Wright of Bolton Hall, Yorkshire, by his marriage with Edith de Cardonnel, second daughter of R W M Nesfield of Castle Hill, Bakewell, Derbyshire.  Lieutenant Wright was born in December 1873, educated at Eton and entered the 12th Lancers, March 1893, being promoted Lieutenant October 1895.  He proceeded to South Africa with his regiment in October 1899, and served in Cape Colony.  He was afterwards present at the battles of Paardeberg and Driefontien, and took part in the advance on Bloemfontein and Pretoria.

Wright, Lieutenant Stephen Osmond, Kimberley Light Horse

He was killed at Carter's Ridge on November 28th, 1899.

Wrottesley, Major Alfred Edward, Royal Engineers

He was drowned on passage to South Africa October 26th, 1899.  He was born in December 1855, and entered the Royal Engineers in August 1874, being promoted Captain August 1885, and Major in May 1894.  He had been an associate member of the Royal Engineer committee from June 1898.

Wylam, Lieutenant Frederick Herbert, 8th Hussars

He was killed in action between Machadodorp and Heidelberg October 13th, 1900.  He was the only son of Edward Wylam of Runnymede Park, Staines, was born in September 1876, and educated at Harrow.  He entered the 8th Hussars in February 1897, being promoted Lieutenant March 1898.  Lieutenant Wylam accompanied his regiment to South Africa in February 1900, and served in the ORC taking part in the advance on Pretoria, and the subsequent operations in the Transvaal.

Wylie, Lieutenant C H B A, Indian Medical Service

He died of enteric at Bloemfontein on June 2nd, 1900.