| Heneage | Arthur Rene | | | HENEAGE, ALFRED RENE, Major, was born 10 June, 1858, son of Edward Heneage, MP. He was educated at Cheltenham College, and entered the Army 11 September 1876. He served with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the Egyptian Expedition, taking part in the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir (wounded), and received the Medal with clasp and Bronze Star. He became Major 22 June 1898, and took part in the South African Campaign, 1899-1902; during operations in Natal, 1899, including action at Lombard's Kop; taking part in the defence of Ladysmith, including sortie of 7 December 1899, and action of 6 January 1900; during operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, 1900; in the operations in Natal, 1900; during operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, 1900, and operations in Orange River Colony, 1900. Taking part in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to August 1901, and November to December 1901; in the operations in Orange River Colony, May 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Alfred Rene Heneage, Major, 5th Dragoon Guards. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 12 May 1902. Major Heneage retired from the 5th Dragoon Guards, 11 November 1903.
DSO, Egypt (1) TelEl Kebir (Lt 2/HLI), QSA (3) DofL OFS Trans (Maj DSO 5 DG), KSA (2) (Maj DSO 5 DG), Khedives Star. Christies 1987 £572. Dixon 1994 £1,400.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards |
