HALL, MONTAGU HEATH, Major, was born
20 December 1856, son of Isaac Hall, of Upton Bank, Macclestield, and
Castleton, Derbyshire. He was educated at Repton, and Trinity Hall,
Cambridge, and joined the 4th Royal Lancashire Militia in 1876, serving in
South Africa, 1900-1. He was Assistant Press Censor, and Commandant at
Springfontein. In command 3rd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment 26 April
to 22 November 1900. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River,
February to April 1900; operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900,
to July 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September
1901 and 29 July 1902], received the Queen's Medal and three clasps, and was
created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27
September 1901]: "Montagu Heath Hall, Major, 3rd Battalion South Lancashire
Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South
Africa". The Insignia were presented to him by the King 27 October 1901.
He became Lieutenant Colonel commanding the 3rd Battalion South Lancashire
Regiment, and retired. Lieutenant Colonel M H Hall was then a Solicitor,
practising in Manchester.
DSO, QSA (3) CC
OFS SA 01 (Maj S Lancs Regt).
Glendinings 1951
£7.15. Lovell 1978 est £330. Glendinings 1992 est £400-450.
