| Molyneux | Edward Mary Joseph | | Captain | MOLYNEUX-SEEL, EDWARD HONORE, Captain, was born 24 June, 1862, son of E R T Molyneux-Seel, of Huyton Hey, Lancaster. He entered the Army 19 December 1883; was Adjutant, Royal Scots, 17 February 1891 to 27 December 1892. He became Captain, 16 January 1893; was Adjutant, Volunteers, for a period ending 14 June, 1899; served in the South African War, 1899-1901; during the operations in the Orange Free State, including defence of Wepener; taking part in the operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900, including actions at Bethlehem (6 and 7 July) and Wittebergen (1 to 29 July); in the operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899 to 1900; during the operations in the Transvaal, June to September 1901; in the operations in Orange River Colony and Cape Colony, 1900-1901; commanded Mounted Infantry, Lines of Communication, Bloemfontein District, from 1 September 1900; afterwards on the Staff, as Staff Officer, graded DAAG, to Assistant-Inspector of Remounts, 24 December 1900, to 3 June, 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal and five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Edward Honore Molyneux-Seel, Captain, Royal Scots. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 18 December 1902. He was promoted Major 13 March, 1901, and retired from the Royal Scots 22 November 1905. He married, in 1892, Margaret, eldest daughter of Matthew Bullock, and they have two daughters.
DSO, QSA (5) CC Wep Trans Witt SA 01 (Maj R Scots). Edinburgh Castle 2000.
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