| Graham | Herman Witsius Gore | | Lieutenant | GRAHAM, HERMAN WITSIUS GORE, Lieutenant, was born 28 October 1859, second son of Robert Gore Graham, JP, of Southmead, Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucestershire, He was educated privately, and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst; was gazetted to the 1st West India Regiment 5 March 1884, being transferred to the 5th Lancers in 1887. He served on the West Coast of Africa in 1889, taking part in the operations against the Awunhas; was mentioned in Despatches, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 10 October 1889]: "For operations against the Awunhas. Herman Witsius Gore Graham, Lieutenant, 5th Lancers". The insignia were presented to him by the Queen. Lieutenant Graham served with the Egyptian Cavalry, 1891-93; became Captain in 1892. He has passed the Staff College. He served in Ashanti, 1895 (Honourably Mentioned; Star); on the North-West Frontier in the Tirah Expedition, 1897, on the Staff; was DAAG, 3rd Brigade (Clasp). He was promoted to Major in 1899, and served in the South African War of 1899-1902, as Brigade Major of the 1st Cavalry Brigade, taking part in the operations in Natal, 1899; in the relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso; operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and 5 to 7 February 1900, and action at Vaal Krantz; operations on the Tugela Heights (14 to 27 February 1900), and action at Pieter's Hill; operations in Natal, March to June 1900. Afterwards Provisional District Commissioner, Utrecht (from 12 September 1900), and as District Commandant; Administrator, Martial Law Area, Cape Colony District, and as Administrator of General Districts. In command Marshall's Horse, 1 to 31 May 1902. Operations in the Transvaal, Cape Colony, 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902 (Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February 1901]; Queen's Medal with four clasps). He was District Commissioner, Transvaal, 1900-1; employed under the Government of Cape Colony, 1902-3; became Lieutenant Colonel 19 October 1905; was in command of the 5th Lancers, 1905-9; was given the Brevet of Colonel 19 October 1908; was Commandant, West African Regiment, 1909-13. He retired with the rank of Colonel from the West African Regiment 2 January 1913. Colonel Graham was re-employed on the General Staff of the New Armies in 1914.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers |
