PALMES, GERALD LINDSAY, Captain, was
born 18 August 1864, sixth son of Venerable Archdeacon James Palmes, DD.
He was educated at Aysgarth and Uppingham, and was gazetted Second
Lieutenant, Royal Lancaster Regiment, 12 September 1888; became Lieutenant
22 December 1889; was Adjutant, Royal Lancaster Regiment, 5 May 1897 to 25
August 1897, and Captain 23 March 1898. Captain Palmes served in the South
African War, 1899 to 1902; was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including
the operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations
of 5 to 7 February 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz; operations on Tugela
Heights 14 to 27 February 1900 (dangerously wounded 27 February). He was
mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the
Queen's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Gerald
Lindsay Palmes, Captain, Royal Lancashire Regiment. In recognition of
services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were
presented by the King 29 October 1901. Captain Palmes retired 1 October
1906. He served as Grade 3 Staff Officer, August 1914 to July 1917; was
mentioned in Despatches, 1917, and retired, owing to ill-health, July 1917.
He married, in 1897, Inez Charlotte, daughter of Albyn Saunders, 9th
Lancers.
[DSO], QSA (2)
T-H RofL (Capt, R Lancs Regt).
Spinks 1969 £15.
Glendinings 1982.
