PRICHARD, CHARLES STEWART, Major,
was born 20 October 1861. He was educated at Marlborough, and joined the
Northamptonshire Regiment as Lieutenant, 10 May 1882, becoming Captain 2
September 1889. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902; took part in
the advance on Kimberley, including actions at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River
and Magersfontein; in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900; in the
Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to November 1900, including actions at
Veriterskroon (7 and 9 August); in Orange River Colony, May to November
1900, including actions at Lindley (1 June) and Rhenoster River; again
during the operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony 30 November
1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 9 July
and 3 December 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and the
King's Medal with two clasps. He was created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June 1902]: "Charles Stewart
Prichard, Major, Northamptonshire Regiment. In recognition of services
during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes
were sent to the GOC, Transvaal, and presented by General Lyttelton at
Pretoria 14 January 1903. He was promoted to Major 30 August 1901, and
Lieutenant Colonel 2 June 1911. He served in the European War from 1914;
became Colonel 15 December 1914; was mentioned in Despatches, and created a
CB in 1915. He retired from the Staff 7 November 1918, with the honorary
rank of Brigadier General.
