POWELL, EDWARD WEYLAND MARTIN,
Captain, was born 3 December 1869, youngest son of Lieutenant Colonel W
Martin Powell, of Brooklands. He was gazetted to the Royal Artillery 27
July 1889; became Lieutenant 27 July 1892, and Captain, 18 December 1899.
Captain Powell served in the South African War, 1899-1901, and was present
at the Relief of Kimberley; operations in the Orange Free State, February to
May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg, actions at Poplar Grove, Karee
Siding, Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River; operations in the
Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to August 1900, including actions at
Eland's River and Venterskroon; operations in Orange River Colony, July to
November 1900, including actions at Bethlehem and Wittebergen; operations in
Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900, including actions at
Colesberg; operations in Cape Colony, November 1900 to October 1901. 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 September 1901]: "Edward
Weyland Martin Powell, 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. He was Adjutant, Royal
Artillery, 5 May 1905 to 12 February 1906; became Major 11 February 1906;
retired 2 July 1910, entering the Reserve of Officers. Major Powell served
in the European War, 1914-18; was mentioned in Despatches; created a CMG in
1918; a CB in 1919, and awarded the Legion of Honour. He was given the
Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel, Reserve of Officers, 1 January 1917, and the
honorary rank of Brigadier General 26 February 1919.
