STREATFEILD, ERIC, Captain, was born
6 February 1864; he was gazetted Lieutenant in the Gordon Highlanders, from
the Militia, 28 April 1886; was ADC to the GOC, Militia, Canada, 8 May 1890
to 30 June 1890, and 5 December 1890 to 31 August 1895; became Captain, 1
September 1896, and Adjutant, Gordon Highlanders, 18 November 1897. He
served in the South African War; was created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Eric
Streatfeild, Captain, Gordon Highlanders. In recognition of services during
the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29
October 1901. Captain Streatfeild died 26 May 1902.
See his casualty
entry.
