Abraham, F. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, Sergeant C. subdivision. See ehaps. iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901).
Allen, C. Q. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Allen, B. W. No. 6 Co., Sergeant. Commissioned as Second Lieutenant, 8th Hussars, March 14, 1900; lieutenant, December 29, 1900. Fighting continuously from July 1900 to the end of the war, under Generals French, R. Knox, Pulteney, Broadwood, Plumer.
Applebee, H. P. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, Bombardier; promoted to Pay-sergeant. Wounded at Bethlehem and invalided home. See chaps, iii.-vi.
Archer, B. D. W. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Attneave, H, . A. Batt., Bombard. Battery, Corporal. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Bailey, W. A. C. A. Batt., driver. Imperial Yeomanry, 77th Company, 8th Battalion, private.
Baily, G. A. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 23rd Company, 8th Battalion. Served from February 1901 to August 1902. Present at recovery of Col. Benson's guns at Florence, and at MacClochlan’s Nek.
Baker, W. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Barff, F. No. 6 Co., Corporal. Imperial Yeomanry, 67th Company, 18th Battalion (Sharpshooters), Lance-corporal. February 1900-July 1901. Served under Sir F. Carrington in Rhodesia. Invalided to Cape Town, but returned to front and served under Col. Parke (Kimberley district), Col. Thomeycroft (Western Colony), Col. Parsons (Zwarte Berge).
Barnett-Smith, G. R. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, Bombardier; promoted to Pay-sergeant. See chaps, iii.—ix.
Bassett, R. No. 6 Co., Lce.-corp. Mounted Infantry (draft), private. See chap. x.
Bates, C. D. V. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.—ix.
Bayley, H. B. Batt., Lieut. Battery, Lieutenant. See chaps, iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901). Granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Baynes, E. B. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion. Private in a machine-gun section. See chap, xii.
Betteley, C. E. R. No. 1 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Blacklin, H. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.—ix.
Bradshaw, C. H. B. Batt., gunner. Battery (draft), gunner. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Bradshaw, R. W. B. Batt., driver. Battery (draft), driver. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Brady, G. C. J. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.—ix. Wounded at Bultfontein, July 16, 1900.
Briggs, A. E. No. 6 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Brooks, R. F. No. 2 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry.
Brown, A. J. M. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See ehaps. iii.-ix.
Brown, E. K. No. 3 Co., private. Infantry (draft), private. See chap. xi.
Brown, G. J. H. No. 3 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Brown, T. M. A. Batt., driver. Battery, gunner. See chaps. iii.-ix.
Brymer, C. J. No. 1 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Budworth, C. E. D. Captain and Adjutant in the Battery. See chaps iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901). Received the brevet of Major. Commanded the 38th Battery R.F.A. at the actions round Bethlehem (July 1900), owing to the fact that all the officers of that Battery had been killed or wounded.
Byron, S. H. No. 1 Co., private. Mounted Inf., private. See chap. x.
Callingham, H. W. A. Batt., gunner. 67th Company, 18th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, Sergeant. Transferred as private (by request) to 70th Company. Ten months' service from March 1901 in Colonel Thorneycroft’s column, Orange Biver Colony. Invalided home (enteric).
Calrow, H. J. F. A. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry.
Carpenter, W. C. M. B. Batt., Trumpeter. Imperial Yeomanry, 42nd Company, 12th Battalion, Corporal. March 1901 to March 1902. Served under General Broadwood, April-De-cember 1901; served under Col. Fanshawe, Decern ber-January 1901. Present at capture of Free State Government at Beitz, June 1901. In campaign against de Wet after Tweefontein, April 1901. In the great drives at end of 1901. At Brakenlaagte, October 26, and at relief of Fort Itala.
Carr, E. N. No. 3 Co., private. Mounted Infantry (draft), private. See chap. x.
Chambers, A. W. J. B. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 63rd Company, 1st Battalion, Lieutenant. March 1901.
Chambers, E. A. Batt., Bombardier. Battery, driver, with rank of Acting-Bombardier. See chaps, iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901).
Chambers, J. W. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.—ix. Afterwards Lieutenant in Imperial Yeomanry, 11th Battalion (July 1901). Granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Childers, R. E. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.—ix. Published a diary entitled In the Bants of the C.I.V.
Chillingworthy G. B. Batt., Sergeant. Battery (draft), Bombardier. See end of chap. viii. and chap, ix.
Clare, A. S. No. 6 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Clifford, H. B. B. Batt., Corporal. Battery, Corporal. See chaps, iii.-ix. Afterwards commissioned as Lieutenant, Imperial Yeomanry, 80th Company, 21st Battalion (March 9, 1901). See chap, xii. Appointed Captain and Adjutant July 9, 1902; appointed Adjutant, Imperial Yeomanry Depot at Elands-fontein, July 1902. Service, March 1901-October 1902. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette July 29,1902). Granted the honorary rank of Captain in the Army.
Clough, E. M. O. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix. Wounded, June 26, 1900, between Kroonstad and Lindley.
Cohen, G. A. No. 6 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Cohen, L. W. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Colmer, G. W. No. 1 Co., private. Battery, driver. See chaps. iii.-iv. Invalided to base May 1900.
Colville, A. G. No. 5 Co., Lce.-corp. Mounted Infantry (draft), private. See chap. x.
Cooper, A. M. B. Batt., gunner. Battery (draft), gunner. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Cooper, P. C. No. 4 Co., Lce.-corp. Mounted Infantry, Lance-corporal. See chap. x. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901).
Cooper-Smith, E. J. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Corfield, B. No. 1 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, Lance-corporal. See chap. x.
Curtis, H. P. T. No. 2 Co., Lce.-corp. Imperial Yeomanry, 27th Company, 7th Battalion, Corporal. See chap, xii. Served under General Dixon. Wounded at Vlakfontein, May 28, 1901. Served again in August 1901 till peace declared. Under Col. Kekewich in March 1902, Western Transvaal. Chief action, Rooiwal. In final drives in this district.
Cutbill, C. A. No. 2 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 27th Company, 7th Battalion, private (March 1901). Promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to 8th Company, 4th Battalion, September 15,1902. See chap, xii. Served in Western Transvaal under Generals Dixon and Kekewich. Present at Moedwill. Also in Orange River Colony, under General Elliott; present at all the big drives in the Kroon-stad, Bethlehem, Harri-smith districts. Returned August 1902. Received hon. rank of Lieutenant in Army.
Dale, J. C. No. 1 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Debenham, A.E. B. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 25th Company, 7th Battalion, private (February 1901). See chap, xii. Served under General Barton in Pretoria, Busten-burg, Zeerust districts, Jjme-September 1901. At Nooitgedacht, July, when scene of Clements’s disaster was recaptured. Successful night-scouting with the 25th Company, leading to capture of a General and sixty Boers at Damhoek, July 25, 1901. Invalided home December 1901.
Dixon, W. A. Batt., Sergeant. Battery, Sergeant A. subdivision. See chaps, iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches, September 10, 1901. Received the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Dobree, J. A. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Dollar, H. W. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, Bombardier; promoted to Corporal. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Duncan, C. L. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Duncan, J. F. B. Batt., 2nd Lieut. Battery, Second Lieutenant. See chaps. iii.-ix. At the actions round Bethlehem served as a Lieutenant with the 38th Battery R.F.A., under command of Captain Budworth. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901). Granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Dyer, E. A. No. 6 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x. Afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant, Imperial Yeomanry, 4th Company, 1st Battalion (June 27,1901). Served under General Campbell in clearing the Brandwater Basin and Basuto border, autumn 1901. Also at most of the final drives of the war, including that on Majuba Day, February 1902. Present at attack on Oliver’s farm, April 20,1902.
Elam, H. S. No. 1 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 27th Company, 7th Battalion, private. See chap, xii. Wounded at Vlakfontein, May 28,1901.
Elam, H. W. T. A. Batt., Corporal. Battery, Corporal. See chaps, iii.-ix. Afterwards Commissioned in the 68th Battery R.F.A. (August 14, 1900). Operations in Orange River Colony. Wounded severely in action at Dewetsdorp, November 23, 1900. Invalided home, February 1901. Rejoined in Cape Colony, December 1901. Returned to England with the Battery, October 1902. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901).
Flick, C. L. No. 6 Co., Corporal. South African Light Horse, trooper; promoted later to Sergeant. Fought at Colenso (December 15,1900), Yaal Erantz, and in many other battles during the operations to relieve Ladysmith. Orderly on General Buller’s telegraph staff, May 1. Went through Buller’s campaign to the north, through Natal and Eastern Transvaal; present at most of the principal actions. Returned home, Ootober 1900. Published a diary entitled Twelve Months with General Buller in South Africa. Afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant, Imperial Yeomanry, 35th Battalion, and served again from April 1902 to February 1903. Received the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Forbes, N. D. B. Batt., driver. Battery (draft), driver. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Fowler, F. No. 2 Co., private. Mounted Infantry (draft), private. See chap. x.
Garstin, L. N. No. 2 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 27th Company, 7th Battalion, private (March 1901). Promoted to acting Quartermaster Sergeant. Commissioned as Lieutenant, 74th Company, 8th Battalion, November 28, 1901. Served in Western Transvaal under Gen. Dixon and Col. Kekewich. See chap, xii. Fought at Moedwill, September 30, 1901. Afterwards in Cape Colony under Major Parris and Colonel Bethune. Received the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Glover, R. H. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps. iii.-ix.
Goodall, T. B. A. Batt., Sh. Smith. Battery, Bombardier, shoeing-smith. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Greenwell, C. O. No. 2 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. Commissioned as Lieutenant in the C.I.Y. Battalion, August 1900. See chap. x. Transferred as Captain to the 3rd Battalion Durham Light Infantry, December 30, 1900. Afterwards attached to the 3rd Battalion Highland Light Infantry. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette July 29,1902).
Gridley, W. O. B. Batt., Bombardier, Battery, Bombardier; promoted to Corporal. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Gutmann, W. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver, with rank of Acting-Bombardier. See chaps. iii.-ix.
Gutridge, G. W. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Halford, E. S. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps. viii.-ix.
Hemp, T. J. B. Batt., gunner. Battery (draft), gunner. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Hanson, H. T. No. 6 Co., Lieutenant. Imperial Yeomanry, 93rd Company, 5th Battalion, Lieutenant (February 1901). Transferred (March 1902) to 13th Company, 5th Battalion. Employed as signalling officer, lines of communication, Bloemfontein - Ladybrand; then at Small-deel till September 1901; then Railway Staff Officer at Bloemfontein till January 1902, when appointed to command of No. 13 Armoured Train in operations in Cape Colony under General French; afterwards under Col. Kekewich in Western Transvaal. Fought at Rooiwal, April 11, and commanded 13th Co. I.Y. from April 13. Present at the last drives in Western Transvaal. Served till end of war.
Hayward, E. B. Batt., driver. Imperial Light Horse, trooper.
Haywood, W. L. No. 5 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 42nd Company, 12th Battalion, Corporal (March 1901). Promoted to Lance-sergeant. Served under Col. Broadwood and General Elliott in Orange River Colony, 1901. Capture of Reitz, June. Made Storeman to 42nd Company, November 1901. Invalided home, April 1902.
Hazell, F. G. No. 5 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Hepburn, F. C. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chape, iii.-ix.
Herbert, A. F. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Herbert, W. S. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner; afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant in Marshall’s Horse. Wounded and invalided home. Returned to the front again, and is now in civil employment at Capetown.
Hills, J, S. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Hoare, G. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Holmes, W. J. B. Batt., driver. Battery (draft), driver. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Holt, W. B, L. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Houghton, J. G. A. Batt., driver. Battery (draft), driver. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Humphreys, J.E. No. 5 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Hunt, S. V. No. 4 Co., Lce.-corp. & Bugler. Infantry, bugler. See chap. xi.
Hutchings, B. S. No. 2 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi. Died of enteric on board the ss. 'Aurania' during the voyage home.
Jackson, G. R. No. 6 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Jones, S. C. No. 3 Co., private. Infantry (draft), private. See cnap. xi.
Joseph, A. S. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Kay, J. D. No. 2 Co., private. n Imperial Yeomanry, 68th Company, 19th Battalion (‘Paget’s Horse’) private (March 1900). Served under General Carrington, and was besieged in Lichtenburg for four months from January 1901. Severe attack by Delarey on March 6. Relieved by Lord Methuen. Retumed June 1901.
Kendall, J. C. B. Batt., Bombardier collar-maker. Battery, Bombardier collar-maker. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Ladenburg, A. L. No. 3 Co., Sergeant. Mounted Infantry (draft), private. See chap. ix.
Landsberg, J. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps. iii.-ix.
Lemmens, G. J. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps. iii.-ix.
Lewis, D. M. No. 1 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Lewis, L. L. No. 4 Co., Bugler. Imperial Yeomanry. Served from February 1901 to August 1902.
Little, S. H. No. 1 Co., private. Infantry, private; promoted to Lance-Corporal. See chap. xi. Severely wounded at Donkerhoek. Afterwards Commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion Connaught Rangers (November 21, 1900).
Lobb, G. St. J. No. 6 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, Lance-corporal. See chap. x.
Lockton, J. D. No. 3 Co., Corporal. Imperial Yeomanry.
Loder, A. S. No. 5 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, Sergeant. See chap. x.
Lorimer, G. A. Batt., Corporal. Battery, gunner; promoted to Bombardier. See chaps, iii.-ix. Afterwards Commissioned as Second Lieutenant, Imperial Yeomanry unattached), February 1901. Posted to 78th Company, 12th Battalion (May 1901). Served under Col. Broadwood (Elliott’s Division) in Orange Biver Colony. Present at capture of Free State Government at Reitz, June 1901. Later in Col. de Lisle's Brigade, in fight at Colenso, near Reitz; took part in the drives in North - Eastern district, under Cols. Broadwood, de Lisle, and Fanshawe. Returned August 1902. Granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Lowe, A. C. A. Batt., Lieutenant. Battery, Senior Subaltern. See chaps, iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette, September 10, 1901). Made a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. Granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Lucas, P. F. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
MacConkey, G. P. D. No. 6 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, Commissioned as Lieutenant, 83rd Company, 21st Battalion (March 9, 1901). See chap, xii. Invalided home.
Macdonnell, G.H. B. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 84th Company, 11th Battalion (February 1901), Corporal. Promoted to Sergeant of a machine-gun section composed entirely of H.A.C. men. See chap, xii. Invalided home, Nov. 1901.
Macdonnell, J. A. W. B. Batt., Bombard’r. Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion. Served from October 1901 to July 1902. Private in H.A.C. machine-gun section. See chap, xii.
McDougall, H. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix. Afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant in Imperial Yeomanry, 23rd Battalion (April 3, 1901). Invalided home, September 1901. Afterwards transferred as Second Lieutenant to 3rd Hussars (November 2,1901).
McKechnie, E. A. No. 5 Co., Lce.-corp. Infantry (draft), private. See chap. xi.
McMicking, G. A. Batt., Major commanding. Commanded the Battery from the date of its formation to its disbandment , (December 1899-November 1900). See chaps, iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette, September 10, 1901). Made a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Granted the honorary rank of Major in the Army.
Mager, G. E. A. Batt., Trumpeter. Battery, senior trumpeter. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Major, L. B. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Mate, C. J. A. Batt., Bombard’r. Battery, Bombardier. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Milne, M. B. A. Batt., Sh. Smith. Battery, shoeing-smith. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Moeller, A. H. No. 3 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Moeller, B. No. 3 Co., Lieutenant. Mounted Infantry, Lieutenant and Adjutant. See chap. x. Mentioned in despatches London Gazette September 10, 1901). Transferred in July 1900 to Col. Bainbridge’s M.I. Afterwards Commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion Middlesex Regiment (September 1900). Joined the M.I. Company and served till his death with the 14th Mounted Infantry Division. See chap, xii. Died of wounds received in action at Holland, near Standerton, on December 21, 1901. His diary, as written in the field, has since been published, entitled, ‘Two Years at the Front with the Mounted Infantry'
Morcom, A. B. No. 1 Co., private. Mounted Infantry (draft), private. See chap. x.
Mordin, A. J. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix. Afterwards served in Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion, H.A.C. machine-gun section. See chap, xii. Promoted to Corporal and Sergeant.
Morford, D. R. No. 6 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Mumford, W. G. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Murdoch, L. M. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Murnane, G. F. T. No. 6 Co., Sergeant. Mounted Infantry, Corporal. See chap. x.
Nesham, C. F. No. 5 Co., Lieut. Mounted Infantry, private. Commissioned as Lieutenant (August 1900). Wounded at Jaoobsdal. See chap. x. Mentioned in despatches (London Gazette September 10, 1901). Given the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army. Afterwards served as Senior Subaltern with the 82nd Company, 21st Battalion, imperial Yeomanry (March 1901). Promoted to Captain, August 8, 1901. See chap, xii.
O'Connell, G. J. No. 5 Co., Sergeant. Mounted Infantry, Sergeant. See chap. x. Afterwards Commissioned in the Imperial Yeomanry, 23rd Battalion, as Captain (March 18,1901). Commanded 91st and 93rd Companies in the field. Served in Col. Damant’s column in the final drives of the war. Fought at Bosehbult, March 31, 1902, when Delarey, de Wet, and Botha attacked Cookson's force. Transferred to Lowe’s column, April 1902. Betumed August 1902. Beceived the honorary rank of Captain in the Army.
Oppenheim, J. A. Batt., driver. Battery (draft), driver. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix.
Osborn, G. W. A. Batt., Corporal. Battery, Corporal. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Osmond, C. F. No. 2 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Osmond, H. D. No. 2 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 79th Company, 20th Battalion, Corporal. March - Dec. 1900. Transferred to Imperial Light Horse January 1901, and served as Corporal till May. Rejoined in September and served till end of war. Present at operations in Pretoria district under General Ian Hamilton; marches to Barberton, Komati Poort, Warmbaths; operations in Western Transvaal under Colonel Benson and General Babington, in Eastern Orange River Colony under Colonel Rawlmson and General Dartnell; at final drives in Western Transvaal. Made a ‘King’s Corporal' for services rendered in the Bethlehem district.
Page, A. R. No. 5 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Page, E. J. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, viii.-ix.
Paine, C. H. No. 1 Co., private. Infantry (draft), private. See chap. xi.
Palles, W. F. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Palmer, R. No. 1 Co., Corporal. Infantry, Colour-sergeant. See chap. xi. Mentioned in despatches, September 10,1901.
Perkins, H. M. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Perkins, H. W. No. 4 Co., Corporal. Mounted Infantry, Lance-corporal. See chap. x.
Pollard, G. E. F. No. 5 Co., private. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x.
Portch, J. W. No. 6 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Prendergast, H. W. B. Batt., wheeler. Battery, wheeler. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Ramsey, H. B. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Ramsey, H. V B. Batt., driver. Battery (draft), driver. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix. Afterwards served in Imperial Yeomanry, 118th Company, 25th Battalion, private (November 1901). Trekked under Col. Callwell in Cape Colony (Sutherland, Ceres, &c.), January-March 1902. Appointed orderly to staff officer of column in March. Sailed from Capetown to Port Nolloth, April 1902, and marched to relief of Ookiep. Severe fighting on the way. Afterwards at Concordia till peace signed. Retumed August 1902.
Riggs, A. J. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Ritchie, G. O. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Robbins, D. G. No. 3 Co., Lce.-corp. Mounted Infantry, private. See chap. x. Afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant in the Imperial Yeomanry, 83rd Company, 21st Battalion (March 9, 1901). See chap, xii. Killed in action at Standerton, August 23, 1901.
Rusby, E. L. M. No. 3 Co., private. Infantry. Served as civil surgeon. See chap. xi.
Rusby, L. H. No. 3 Co., Corporal. Infantry (draft), private. See chap. xi.
Sanderson, G. S. No. 1 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion.
Satchwell, F. H. No. 2 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 27th Company, 7th Battalion, private (March 1901). See chap, xii. Fought at Vlakfontein (May 26, 1901), and Moedwill (September 30, 1901). Served under General Dixon and Cols. Kekewich and Grenfell, in Western Transvaal. Returned August 1902.
Sawyer, H. H. B. Batt., Trumpeter. Battery, trumpeter. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Scantlebury, W.A. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Seaton, F. R. B. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion, private (February 1901). H.A.C. machine-gun section. See chap, xii.
Seccombe, E. A. J. No. 1 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Shield, A. R. A. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion, private (February 1901). H.A.C. machine-gun section. See chap, xii. Invalided home, January 1902.
Short, F. E. A. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion, private (February 1901). H.A.C. machine-gun section. See chap, xii. Invalided home, January 1902.
Shorter, F. W. No. 6 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Shorter, R. G. No. 6 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Simpson, H. G. No. 5 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi. At the time of enrolment was a member of the L.R.B. Served part of the time with the Maxim gun detachment. Invalided home, June 1900.
Stephenson, R. M. A. Batt., Sh. Smith. Battery, shoeing-smith. See chaps, iii.-v. Invalided nome.
Stewart, C. G. No. 3 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, Commissioned as Lieutenant in 30th Company, 9th Battalion, March 1901. Served under Col. Damant in north-east and southeast of Orange River Colony. Fought at Tafel Kop, December 20. Afterwards took part in drives to Harrismith, and drives in Western Transvaal against Delarey. Invalided home, June 1902. Received the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Storer, D. D. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix. Afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant in 23rd Battalion Imperial Yeomanry (March 11, 1901). Received the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army.
Sulman, S. W. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Tayler, H. P. B. No. 2 Co., private. Infantry, Sergeant. See chap. xi.
Taylor, P. A. Batt., Sergeant. Battery, Sergeant of B. sub-division. Mentioned in despatches, September 10, 1901. Received the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Tetley-Jones, W. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Toynbee, T. H. No. 4 Co., private. Mounted Infantry. See chap. x.
Trapp, H. G. W. J. B. Batt., gunner. Battery (draft), gunner. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix. Afterwards Commissioned in the 5th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment (December 21, 1900).
Treffry, E. No. 4 Co., Captain. Infantry, Lieutenant (C Company). See chap. xi. Granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army. Afterwards transferred as Captain to the 82nd Company, 21st Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry (March 9,1901). For service see chap. xii. Dangerously wounded at Bethel, May 1901. Invalided home.
Tremearne, B.H. B. Batt., driver. Battery (draft), driver. See end of chap. viii. and chap. ix. Afterwards Commissioned as Lieutenant in the 5th Battalion Boyal Warwickshire Kegiment (November 2, 1901). Died of enteric fever at Carnarvon, Cape Colony, on April 14, 1902.
Tress, W. D. No. 4 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 27th Company, 7th Battalion, private. For service see chap, xii.
Vaughan, E. B. Batt., driver.
Vigor, A. F. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Vigor, F. K. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Walker, W. O. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Walter, L. B. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner; promoted to Bombardier. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Walton, E. R. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Ward, H. H. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver; promoted to Bombardier. See chaps. iii.-ix. Afterwards served in Bethune’s Horse, and on October 12, 1901, Commissioned in the Imperial Yeomanry, 8th Battalion, as Lieutenant. Killed in action at Middel Post, Cape Colony, on February 5, 1902. See chap, xii.
Waters, A. A. No. 6 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 62nd Company, 11th Battalion, private (February 1901). See chap, xii. Remained in the 62nd Company after the H.A.C. machine-gun section had been formed for the 34th Company, and was trekking m the Harrismith district July-November 1901. At Oliver Hoek, December 1901 and January 1902. Afterwards on patrol work at Bester’s Station, Natal. Returned August 1902.
Watney, J. S. A. Batt., Trumpeter. Imperial Yeomanry, 34th Company, 11th Battalion, private. Promoted in the field to Lieutenant, and placed in charge of the H.A.C. machine-gun section (June 1901). Killed in action at Tweefontein on December 21,1901. See chap, xii.
Webster, M. B. Batt., gunner. Battery (draft), gunner. See end of ehap. viii. and chap. ix.
Whitehead, F. C. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Whitehead, R.H. A. Batt., driver. Battery, driver. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Whittome, J. 0. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix.
Wickes, L. J. A. Batt., gunner. Imperial Yeomanry. Served as private in the Volunteer Service Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (London Rifle Brigade section), April 1900-June 1901. In General Barton’s Fusilier or Union Brigade, first Brigade to enter the Transvaal in May 1900, in support of the Mafeking Relief Force. Forced march from Taungs to Vryburg, 44 miles in 32 hours. With Brigade in 875 miles marching and at capture of Christiana, Lichtenburg, Friederik-stad, Potchefstroom, Ventersdorp, Krugersdorp, Rutland, and Kraaipan.
Williams, A. F. B. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner. See chaps, iii.-ix. Now in the Transvaal Government service.
Williams, B. A. Batt., gunner. Battery (draft), driver. See end of ohap. viii. and chap. ix.
Wilton, L. E. No. 1 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Wink, A. A. B. Batt., driver. Battery, driver, with rank of Acting-Bombardier. See chaps. iii.-ix.
Wood, A. E. B. Batt., Sergeant. Battery, Sergeant of D. sub-division. See chaps, iii.-ix. Mentioned in despatches, September 10, 1901. Received the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Afterwards Commissioned in the Imperial Yeomanry, 81st Company, 21st Battalion (March 12, 1901). For service see chap, xii. Received the honorary rank of Lieutenant in the Army. Invalided home, January 1902.
Wood, A. L. No. 3 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Woolner, R. A. No. 1 Co., private. Infantry, private. See chap. xi.
Wooton, P. C. No. 2 Co., private. Imperial Yeomanry, 27th Company, 7th Battalion, private (February 1901). Promoted to Corporal, March 1902. Under Gen. Dixon in Western Transvaal, April-May 1901. Wounded at Vlakfontein (May 28). Rejoined, and was mounted orderly to the Rand Rifles at Krugersdorp, August-November 1901. Then joined 27th Company again, and till March 1902 was at Naauwport Nek (Transvaal), patrolling, block-house work, &c. In March moved to Western Transvaal, under Col. Kekewich, and took part in the great drives. Fought at Rooiwal (April 11). Made cattle and sheep drover in the drive to Bechuanaland border (May). See also chap, xii. Returned August 1902.
Wray, J. C. Major, Veterans' Company. Captain, Royal Artillery. Appointed to the 2nd Brigade ammunition column for Cavalry and B.H.A. Afterwards Adjutant and Acting Brigade - major, 1st Brigade R.H.A. Promoted Major, March 15, 1900. Taken prisoner at Sanna's Post. See also chap, xii.
Wright, C. A. Batt., gunner. Battery, gunner; promoted to Bombardier. See chaps, iii.-ix.