Coles | Arthur Horsman | | Captain | COLES, ARTHUR HORSMAN, Captain, was born 7 September 1856, son of T Horsman Coles, of 73 Westbourne Terrace, London. He was educated at Winchester; entered the 3rd Foot (The Buffs, East Kent Regiment) 11 September 1876, and became Captain in 1885. He served with the Nile Expedition, 188-1-85 (Medal with clasp; Bronze Star), and in the Sudan, 1887-89, being present at the actions of Sarras, 1887, and of Toski, 1889. For his services in this campaign he received a Clasp; the Fourth Class Osmanieh; the Fourth Class Medjidie, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 8 November 1889]: "Arthur Horsman Coles, Captain, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment). In recognition of services during the action at Toski". The Insignia were presented by the GOC in Egypt, 29 August 1890. He was also mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 6 September 1889]. He commanded the Expeditionary Force, Uganda, 1893 (Medal and clasp); became Major, Warwickshire Regiment, 1895; Lieutenant Colonel, 24 October 1900; Brevet Colonel, 10 February 1904. He commanded troops in the Uganda Protectorate; was created a CMG in 1904, and retired with the rank of Colonel 25 September 1907. He served in the European War, commanding the 5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (Despatches).
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Buffs) East Kent Regiment |