PRINGLE, ROBERT, Lieutenant Colonel,
was born 25 August 1855, son of Gilbert Pringle, of Stranraer. He joined
the Army 5 October 1878, and served in the Afghan War (Medal); in the
Mahsud-Waziri Expedition, 1881 (mentioned in Despatches), and in the Zhob
Valley Expedition in 1884. He was Principal Veterinary Officer, 3rd Army,
11 December 1901 to 11 February 1903. He served in the South African War,
1899-1902, as Senior Veterinary Officer, Lines of Communication; operations
in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony and Cape Colony, 30 November 1900 to
31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July 1902];
received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and was created a Companion of
the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Robert
Pringle, Lieutenant Colonel, Army Veterinary Department. In recognition of
services during the operations in South Africa". He became Principal
Veterinary Officer and Lieutenant Colonel 11 December 1901; was Inspecting
Veterinary Officer, India, 19 March 1903 to 31 May 1907; Principal
Veterinary Officer, Aldershot Command, 5 February 1908 to 14 October 1910;
created a CB in 1909. He was Director-General, AVS, 15 October 1910 to
1917. He was promoted to Colonel 15 October 1910, and retired on that date
with the honorary rank of Major General. He was created a KCMG in 1917.
Sir Robert Pringle married, in 1899, Sophie, eldest daughter of George Moir
Byres, of Tonley.
