Doyle, Richard Dines

DOYLE, RICHARD DINES, Lieutenant, served in the South African War, 1902, as Lieutenant in the New South Wales Imperial Bushmen; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July 1902], received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Richard Dines Doyle, Lieutenant, New South Wales Bushmen.  In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa".  The Insignia, etc, were sent to the Commander-in-Chief, South Africa; forwarded on by Lord Kitchener, and presented by the Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales 13 July 1901.  He was promoted to Captain.