PALMER, ARTHUR PERCY, Lieutenant,
served in the South African War with the Imperial Yeomanry and South African
Constabulary. For his services he 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]: "Arthur
Percy Palmer, Lieutenant, 11th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry. In recognition
of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant
and Statutes were sent to the GOC, Transvaal, 3 February 1903, and presented
by the GOC, South Africa, at Pretoria, 25 March 1903. He became Lieutenant,
Reserve of 0fficers and Captain Reserve Cavalry. He was killed in action 27
September 1915.
