| Montagu-Douglas-Scott | Herbert Andrew | | Lieutenant | MONTAGU-DOUGLAS-SCOTT, LORD HERBERT ANDREW, Lieutenant, was born 30 November 1872, fifth son of Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. He was educated at Eton College, and Trinity Hall, Cambridge: he held a commission in the 3rd Battalion The Royal Scots (Militia), from 1890 to 1900, when he was gazetted Second Lieutenant, Irish Guards, and served in that Regiment up to 1907, and retired from the Army to take up a business appointment, and was transferred to the Reserve of Officers (Irish Guards). He was gazetted to the 23rd London Regiment (TF), 1910, and commanded the same from 1910 to 1916, when he was transferred to the Territorial Reserve. During his service Lord Herbert Scott has held Staff appointments abroad, both in India and Malta. In the South African War he served as ADC to Field Marshal Earl Roberts, Commander-in-Chief, South Africa, from 1899 to 1900, and with the Guards Mounted Infantry from 1901 to August 1902. He was present at the Relief of Kimberley; in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg 17 to 26 February 1900, actions at Poplar Grove and Driefontein; operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill 11 and 12 June 1900. Operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, including the action of Belfast (26 and 27 August 1900); and subsequently took part in operations in Cape Colony, December 1901 to 31 May 1902. For services rendered during 1900 he was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: ''Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu-Douglas-Scott, Lieutenant, Guards Mounted Infantry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by His Majesty King Edward 3 June 1901. He was also mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 16 April 1901]. Lord Herbert Scott served in the European War from August 1914 to January 1919, both as a Regimental and Staff Officer. He commanded the 23rd Battalion London Regiment in France during 1915, and also saw service in the Dardanelles, returning again to France until invalided to England, when he was appointed Deputy Assistant Military Secretary at the War Office. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 1 January 1916, and 1 January 1917], and was created a CMG 2 February 1916, for services rendered during 1915. He was further awarded the Croix d'Officier, Legion d'Honneur (France), 8 February 1917, for services in France, and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve of Officers, Irish Guards, 3 June 1918. He was awarded the Queen and King's South African Medal with eight clasps; the 1914-15 Star; King George V Coronation Medal; was a Knight of Justice of St John of Jerusalem, and a Member of the King's Bodyguard of Scotland. He was a Director of the Sun Life and Fire Office, and of Rolls-Royce Limited.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Irish Guards |
