HERAPATH, EDGAR, Major, was born 3
May 1853, son of Spencer Herapath, FGS, FSA, FSS, of Westwood, St Peter's,
Thanet, and 18 Upper Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, London. He was
educated at the Grammar School, Kensington, and on the Continent, and
entered the West India Regiment, as Sub-Lieutenant, 11 February 1875,
becoming Lieutenant, West India Regiment, 11 February 1877, and Lincolnshire
Regiment 13 March 1878; Captain 1 July 1884; was Adjutant, Auxiliary Forces,
1 January 1886 to 7 September 1886, and was promoted to Major 29 May 1895.
He served in the South African War in 1900, taking part in operations in the
Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg,
Karee Siding, Vet. River and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May
and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; operations
in the Transvaal, July 1900 (severely wounded). He was mentioned in
Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal
with three clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service
Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Edgar Herapath, Major,
Lincolnshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the
operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29
October 1901. Major Herapath retired 3 May 1901. He was FRGS, and his
favourite recreations were hunting, fishing, shooting and travelling. He
married, in 1885, Sophia, youngest daughter of G H Fletcher, JP, of Barrow
Hedges, Carshalton.
DSO, QSA (3) CC
Paard Joh (Maj Lincoln Regt).
Spink 1976 (only
QSA) £65. 1989 OMRS Convention display.
