DULY, CHARLES, Lieutenant, was born 1
January 1870, son of Charles Duly, of Hastings. He served during the Matabele
Rebellion of 1896, and in the South African War, 1899-1902; was mentioned in
Despatches and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London
Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Charles Duly, Lieutenant, Rhodesian Regiment,
Cyclist Section Rhodesian Volunteers. In recognition of services during the
operations-in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes were sent to
South Africa, and presented by Lieutenant Colonel Chester Master 25 April
1903. He served in East Africa in the European War, commanding the Mechanical
Transport, British South Africa Police, under General Northey. Major Duly
married, in 1901, Edith, daughter of William Harris, of Johannesburg.
