GEDYE, JAMES BANFIELD, Captain, was
born in Cape Colony, South Africa, in 1877, fifth son of the Reverend Edwin
Gedye. He served in the Boer War, in Cape Colony, Orange River Colony and the
Transvaal, 1899-1902. He served in Montmorency's Scouts, 1899-1900; 2nd
Kitchener's Fighting Scouts, 1900 to 1902; was wounded on 27 December 1901, in
Orange River Colony. He received the Queen's Medal, 1899-1900, with three
clasps; the King's Medal, 1900-1902, with clasps, and was created a Companion
of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "James
Banfield Gedye, Captain, British South Africa Police. In recognition of
services during the operations in South Africa". He also received the
Coronation Medal, June, 1902.
