Hine-Haycock, Vaughan Randolph

HINE-HAYCOCK, VAUGHAN RANDOLPH, Captain, was born 30 October 1871.  He entered the Royal Artillery 20 November 1891, becoming Lieutenant 20 November 1894, and Captain 10 March, 1900.  He served in the South African War, 1899 to 1901, taking part in operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including the action at Zand River; operations, in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June); operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including action at Belfast (26 and 27 August); operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1900.  He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 Sept, 1901]: "Vaughan Randolph Hine-Haycock, Captain, Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery.  In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa".  The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901.  Captain Hine-Haycock retired 23 March, 1907, and became Deputy Assistant Director of Remounts in 1910.  He served in the European War, 1914-18, and was created a CMG.  He married, in 1902, Grace Mary, daughter of  Major General Charles Vaughan Arbuckle.