ELLIS, CONYNGHAM RICHARD CECIL, Major,
was born 28 March, 1863, only son of Reverend Conygham Ellis. He was educated
at Marlborough, and entered the Army 5 December 1883; was promoted Captain 5
April, 1893; became Major 29 March 1899. He served in the South African War,
1899-1900, and was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including the action at
Colenso; operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop (very
severely wounded). He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10
September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with clasp, and was created a
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September
1901]: "Conyngham Richard Cecil Ellis, Major, Scottish Rifles. In recognition
of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were sent to
the Commander-in-Chief in India 30 January 1902, and presented by the GOC,
Peshawar District, India, 19 March 1902. Major Ellis retired from the
Cameronians 9 March 1903.
