| Galloway | L | | Lieutenant | He was born 23 October 1880, eldest son of Lieutenant Colonel F Galloway, of Norwood House, Leamington. He entered the Army as Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, 22 November 1899, and was promoted Lieutenant 16 February 1901. He served during the South African War, 1899-1901, in the operations in the Transvaal, November 1900 to January 1901, and December 1901, taking part in the operations in the Orange Riper Colony, January to November 1901; in operations in Cape Colony, December 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901, and received the Queen's Medal with four clasps. He was employed with the West African Frontier Force from 14 March 1902 to 18 June 1907, and from 17 October 1908 to 12 January 1912. He took part in operations in Northern Nigeria, 1903, in the Kabba Province; 1903-4, during operations in the Bassa Province against the Okpotos (Medal with clasp). He served in 1904 in Northern Nigeria, during operations against the people of Semolika; was twice wounded; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 5 September and 24 April 1905]. He received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 August 1905]: "Lennox Galloway, Lieutenant, Royal Artillery. For services during operations in Northern Nigeria". He was promoted Captain 7 October 1907, and was Adjutant, Territorial Forces, 1 January 1910 to 31 December 1913. He served during the European War, 1914 to 1916; became Major 22 March 1915, and was twice mentioned in Despatches. Major Galloway married, in 1916, Eileen, the only daughter of E T Recce, and they had one son.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
