HEBERDEN, GEORGE ALFRED, Captain,
was born 27 April 1860, son of Reverend George Heberden. He was educated at
Malvern College; at Jesus College, Cambridge (BA, Cantab, 1882), and at St
George's Hospital, London (MRCS, England; LRCP, London, 1888). He was
District Commissioner of Predasdorp, 1888-89; Surgeon, Cape Government
Railway, 1890-02; District Surgeon, Kenhardt, 1893-94; Barkly West, 1895.
He served in the South African War, as Medical Officer to Mounted Forces
during the Siege of Kimberley; was mentioned in Despatches, and created a
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette 19 April,
1901]: "George Alfred Heberden, Surgeon Captain (Medical Officer), Kimberley
Light Horse. In recognition of services during the operations in South
Africa". The Insignia were sent to the Commander-in-Chief in South Africa,
and presented by Colonel Garstin. Captain Heberden married, in 1895,
Winifred, daughter of Reverend Henry Cottam.
