HARDCASTLE, RICHARD NEWMAN,
Lieutenant, was born 5 November 1876. He entered the Army, from the
Militia, 1 December 1897, as Second Lieutenant, Manchester Regiment, and was
promoted Lieutenant 22 February 1899. He served during the South African
War, 1899-1902; during operations in Natal, 1899, including actions at
Elandslaagte and Lombard's Kop, taking part in the Defence of Ladysmith,
including action of the 6th January 1900; during operations in Natal, March
to June 1900, and was present during operations in the Transvaal, east of
Pretoria, July 1900, and operations in 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches
[London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three
clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Richard
Newman Hardcastle, Lieutenant, The Manchester Regiment. In recognition
of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were
presented by the King 28 November 1902. He was promoted Captain 9 January
1901. He served in the European War; was promoted Major 27 April, 1915; was
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel from 18 May 1916 to January 1917. He was given
the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 3 June, 1916, and was Brigade-Commander,
8th Infantry Brigade, Indian Expeditionary Force 27 July to 2 September
1916. He was wounded.
