| McLeod | Reginald George McQueen | | Major | McLEOD, REGINALD GEORGE McQUEEN, Major, was born 25 June 1859. He was gazetted to the Royal Artillery 31 January 1878, as Lieutenant, becoming Captain 3 July 1885, and Major 30 July 1896. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902, as Commandant at Elandsfontein; took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain), Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal, May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900; operations in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to June 1901; August 1901 to May 1902; operations in Orange River Colony, June to August 1901; operations in Cape Colony, April to May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 16 April 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps; King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: "Reginald George McQueen McLeod, Major, Royal Artillery. In recognition of services during the recent operations in South Africa". The Warrant, Insignia and Statutes were sent to the Commander-in-Chief in South Africa, and Insignia presented by the Duke of Cornwall and York 14 August 1901. He became Lieutenant Colonel, 19 October 1903; was given the Brevet of Colonel, 19 October 1906, and retired 19 October 1908, with the rank of Colonel. Colonel McLeod died 21 September 1910. He had married, in 1902, Cicely Knightley, daughter of W Boyd, of North House, Long Benton, Newcastle.
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