GRIFFITH, CHARLES RICHARD JEBB,
Captain, was born 4 October 1867, son of Colonel R Griffith. He was educated
at Clifton College, Oundle and
Sandhurst; entered the Bedfordshire Regiment 14 September 1887; was promoted
Captain 3 June 1895; was Adjutant, Bedfordshire Regiment, 16 December 1895 to
5 December 1902. Captain Griffith served in the South African War, 1899-1902,
taking part in operations in the Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900,
including action at Wittebergen (1 to 29 July); operations in Cape Colony,
south of Orange River, 1899-1900, including actions at Colesberg (1 January to
12 February). He was present at operations in Orange River Colony 30 November
1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10
September 1901]: received the Queen's Medal with two clasps, the King's Medal
with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service
Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Charles Richard Jebb Griffith,
Captain, Bedfordshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the
operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29
October 1901. He became Major 2 April, 1906, and Lieutenant Colonel 16
October 1913. Lieutenant Colonel Griffith served in the European War from
1914; commanded the 108th Infantry Brigade (Ulster Division), BEF, British
Armies in France and Flanders, 4 December 1915 to 21 May 1918; was given the
Brevet of Colonel 1 January 1916; became Colonel 16 October 1917; commanded
the 20th Training Reserve Brigade, No 1 Machine Gun Corps, 6 January to 31
December 1918; was Member, Standing Committee of Enquiry, re Prisoners of War,
War Office, from 1 January 1919. He was seven times mentioned in Despatches;
created, a CMG in 1915, and a CB in 1918; given the Brevet of Colonel, and
made an Officer of the Legion of Honour.
