| Greener | Herbert | | Captain | GREENER, HERBERT, Captain, was born 10 November 1862, son of Thomas Greener, of Tulse Hill, London; was educated at a private school (Reverend J C C Pepon, Chester); entered the Civil Service, Cape Colony, 1884; was appointed on the Staff of the Administration, British Bechuanaland, 1888; promoted Receiver of Revenue and Acting Postmaster-General, British Bechuanaland, 1889; became Accountant High Commissioner, Cape Town, 1890; Paymaster, British Bechuanaland Police, 1891. He was appointed Paymaster and Chief Customs Officer for the Bechuanaland Protectorate, which office he retained during the war, till 1900. For valuable war service in connection with the Siege of Mafeking he was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Herbert Greener, Captain, British South Africa Police. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were sent to the Commander-in-Chief in South Africa, and presented in South Africa. He was appointed Financial Assistant to the Military Governor, Bloemfontein, 1901; became Chief Paymaster and Accountant-General of the South African Constabulary; retired from the Constabulary with the local rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was appointed Registrar, Rhodes University College, Grahamstown, in 1912. His favourite recreations were shooting, tennis, riding and outdoor exercise. He married, in 1898, Helen Olive, daughter of C Bennett, late of Isle of Wight; they had one son.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | British South Africa Police |
