| Teversham | Richard Kinlock | | Captain | TEVERSHAM, RICHARD KINLOCK, Captain, was born 6 September 1856, son of Mark Teversham and of Mrs Teversham. He entered the Army 10 September 1875, and joined the MSC 3 July 1877; was Adjutant, 3rd Palamcottah Light Infantry, 1878-87; became Captain 10 September 1886; Staff Officer to Toungoo-Nymguan Column, 1886-87. On 26 July 1886, at Coimbatore, India, he married Ethel Mary, eldest daughter of W A Symonds, Superintendent of the, Central Gaol, Coimbatore, and their children were: Lieutenant Mark S Teversham, IA; Esme (married Lieutenant E Ballard, RFA), and Frances Teversham. He served in Burma, 1886-87, received the Medal with clasp; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1887]: "Brigadier General Lockhart recommends the following for special recognition: Captain Teversham, 3rd Madras Light Infantry, has been engaged in very numerous affairs against the enemy in the Nyingyan Command, and has proved himself a good soldier and a promising Staff Officer". He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 November 1887]: "Richard Kinlock Teversham, Captain, Madras Staff Corps. For services in Burma". He became Major 10 September 1895; Lieutenant Colonel 10 September 1901, commanded the 2nd Madras Infantry; late officiating AAG, Poona District; was given the Brevet of Colonel 10 September 1904; was AAG, Headquarters, Southern Command, 1904 to 1905. and was placed on the unemployed Supernumerary List 26 February 1910. Colonel Teversham has been on the General Staff, War Office, during the European War, and was mentioned in Despatches for valuable services [London Gazette, 24 February 1917].
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Madras Staff Corps |
