SCOTT, William, Captain.
He was born 5
Jul 1858 in Scotland and moved to South Africa in 1881. He worked for the
Swaziland Government 1 Oct 1890 to Sep 1899 and was JP for Swaziland
1889-99. After the siege he joined Damant’s Horse as Captain and Officer
Commanding, B Squadron. He was
created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "W Scott,
Captain, Damant's Horse. In recognition of services during the operations
in South Africa".
MID
8 Mar 1902.
He received the Queen's Medal with
six clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps.
He served in the
Provisional
Swaziland Administration in 1903 and rejoined as Farrier Sergeant, Natal
Mounted Rifles for the Zulu Rebellion of 1906. He was Captain, Natal Mounted
Rifles 1 Jul 1910 and he died in Swaziland 23 Jan 1923.
