STIRLING, JOHN GORDON, Lieutenant,
was born 28 May 1874, son of the Right Honourable Sir James Stirling, LLD,
FRS, PC, late Lord Justice of Appeal, and Aby, eldest daughter of John
Thomson Renton, of Bradstone Brook, Shalford, Surrey. He joined the
Lancers, as Second Lieutenant, from the Militia, 31 July 1895, and became
Lieutenant, 9th Lancers, July 1896. He served in the South African War, and
was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette,
26 June 1902]: "John Gordon Stirling, Lieutenant, 9th Lancers (since
deceased). In recognition of services during the operations in South
Africa". The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes were sent to Lord Justice
Stirling.
See his
casualty entry.
DSO, QSA (3) Bel
OFS Trans (Lt), KSA (2) (Lt & Adj, 9 Lancers).
March 1980 £695.
Sotherbys 1980 £1,000.
