HOVELL, HUGH DE BERDT, Major, served
in the South African War of 1899-1902. He was created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Hugh de
Berdt Hovell, Major, Worcestershire Regiment. In recognition of
services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were sent to
the GOC Transvaal 15 November 1902, and were presented at Bloemfontein 16
March, 1903.
