HENEAGE, ALFRED RENE, Major, was
born 10 June, 1858, son of Edward Heneage, MP. He was educated at
Cheltenham College, and entered the Army 11 September 1876. He served with
the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the Egyptian Expedition, taking
part in the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir (wounded), and received the Medal with
clasp and Bronze Star. He became Major 22 June 1898, and took part in the
South African Campaign, 1899-1902; during operations in Natal, 1899,
including action at Lombard's Kop; taking part in the defence of Ladysmith,
including sortie of 7 December 1899, and action of 6 January 1900; during
operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, 1900; in the operations in
Natal, 1900; during operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, 1900, and
operations in Orange River Colony, 1900. Taking part in the Transvaal 30
November 1900 to August 1901, and November to December 1901; in the
operations in Orange River Colony, May 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]: "Alfred
Rene Heneage, Major, 5th Dragoon Guards. In recognition of services during
the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 12
May 1902. Major Heneage retired from the 5th Dragoon Guards, 11 November
1903.
DSO, Egypt (1)
TelEl Kebir (Lt 2/HLI), QSA (3) DofL OFS Trans (Maj DSO 5 DG), KSA (2) (Maj
DSO 5 DG), Khedives Star.
Christies 1987
£572. Dixon 1994 £1,400.
