SMITH, JAMES ALEXANDER JONES, Major,
served during the South African War, 1899-1901, in the Kimberley Regiment,
and for his services was mentioned in Despatches and created a Companion of
the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: "James
Alexander Jones Smith, Surgeon Major, Kimberley Regiment. In
recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The
Insignia were sent to the Commander-in-Chief in South Africa, and presented
there.
