EGERTON, ARTHUR FREDERICK, Captain,
was born 15 January 1866, son of Lieutenant-Colonel A F Egerton and Helen,
daughter of Martin Tucker Smith, his wife (she married, secondly, Sir W J
Gascoigne). He entered the Army, 1886; was promoted Captain, 1894; served in
the Sudan, 1898; was present at the actions at Atbara and Khartoum (British
Medal; Khedive's Medal with two clasps). He served in the South African War,
1900-2; during operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, and
in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions at Johannesburg,
Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June); during operations in Orange River
Colony, May to 29 November 1900 including actions at Wittebergen (1 to 29
July) and Ladybrand (2 to 5 September). Captain Egerton served on the Staff,
as Assistant Provost Marshal, from 24 June 1900; during operations in the
Transvaal, January 1901 to 31 May 1902, and Orange River Colony 30 November
1900 to January 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10
September 1901]; 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, 27 September 1901]: "Arthur Frederick Egerton, Captain,
Cameron Highlanders. In recognition of services during the operations in
South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 24 October 1902. He
retired from the Cameron Highlanders, 1902, and was Captain, Reserve of
Officers.
