| Palmer | William Thomas | 153 | Trooper | Source: OZ-Boer database | New South Wales, 3rd Contingent NSW Imperial Bushm |
| Palmer | Willoughby | | Trooper | Source: Nominal roll in WO127 | Commander-in-Chief's Bodyguard |
| Palmer W | | 19 | Trooper | Joined 19/10/1899 NOK: Mrs Corney, Warden St West Torrington Devon. Discharged, Time Expired
Source: Nominal roll in WO127 | Bethune's Mounted Infantry |
| Palmes | G C | | | 2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | South Wales Borderers |
| Palmes | G C | | Major | MID LG: 10 September 1901, page: 5941. Source: Field Marshal Roberts. 4 September 1901. Re: General mentions
This page contains all the London Gazette pages for the Boer War | South Wales Borderers |
| Palmes | G C | | Lieutenant | Frontier Wars. SAGS (1) 1877-8 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment |
| Palmes | G L | | Captain | MID LG: 10 September 1901, page: 5938. Source: Field Marshal Roberts. 4 September 1901. Re: General mentions
This page contains all the London Gazette pages for the Boer War | (King's Own) Royal Lancaster Regiment |
| Palmes | G L | | Captain | 2nd Btn. Wounded at Near Ladysmith. 27 Feb 1900.
Source: Natal Field Force Casualty Roll, page 40 line 12 | (King's Own) Royal Lancaster Regiment |
| Palmes | George Champney | | Major | PALMES, GEORGE CHAMPNEY, Major, was born 9 February 1857, third son of Venerable James Palmes, DD. He entered the Army 10 September 1875, as Sub-Lieutenant, unattached, and the 24th Foot 10 September 1875; becoming Lieutenant, South Wales Borderers, 10 September 1877, and serving in the South African War of 1877-78-79, taking part in the Kaffir Campaign. Operations against the Galekas, Battle of Quintana (Medal and clasp). He was promoted to Captain 9 June 1882; was Adjutant, Volunteers, 1 October 1891 to 30 September 1895, and became Major 9 June 1892. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902; was Commandant at Klerksdorp, and took part in operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1903, including actions at Karee Siding, Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River. Operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including the action near Johannesburg. Operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, August to 29 November 1900. Operations in Orange River Colony, June to August 1900. Operations in the Transvaal, 30 November 1900 to May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "George Champney Palmes, Major, South Wales Borderers. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were sent to Lord Kitchener in South Africa, and were presented by Brigadier General Barber at Klerksdorp 16 March 1902. Major Palmes retired 23 July 1902. He married Mary Lowndes, widow of C Faber.
DSO, SAGS (0)(Lt 1-24th Foot), QSA (3) CC OFS Joh (Maj DSO, SWB), KSA (2) (Maj DSO, SWB).Glendinings 1963 £22. Lovell 1978 est £475. DNW 1999 est £1,500-2,000.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | South Wales Borderers |
| Palmes | Gerald Lindsay | | Captain | PALMES, GERALD LINDSAY, Captain, was born 18 August 1864, sixth son of Venerable Archdeacon James Palmes, DD. He was educated at Aysgarth and Uppingham, and was gazetted Second Lieutenant, Royal Lancaster Regiment, 12 September 1888; became Lieutenant 22 December 1889; was Adjutant, Royal Lancaster Regiment, 5 May 1897 to 25 August 1897, and Captain 23 March 1898. Captain Palmes served in the South African War, 1899 to 1902; was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including the operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of 5 to 7 February 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz; operations on Tugela Heights 14 to 27 February 1900 (dangerously wounded 27 February). He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Gerald Lindsay Palmes, Captain, Royal Lancashire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901. Captain Palmes retired 1 October 1906. He served as Grade 3 Staff Officer, August 1914 to July 1917; was mentioned in Despatches, 1917, and retired, owing to ill-health, July 1917. He married, in 1897, Inez Charlotte, daughter of Albyn Saunders, 9th Lancers.
[DSO], QSA (2) T-H RofL (Capt, R Lancs Regt). Spinks 1969 £15. Glendinings 1982.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (King's Own) Royal Lancaster Regiment |
| Palmes | H | | | 3rd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Northamptonshire Regiment |
| Palmes | John | | | Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | 67th Battery, RFA |
| Palmes | P | | Lieutenant Colonel | MID LG: 29 July 1902, page: 4846. Source: General Kitchener. 23 June 1902. Re: Final despatch & mentions
This page contains all the London Gazette pages for the Boer War | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment |
| Palmes | P | | | 1st Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment |
| Palmes | P | | Major | 3rd Battalion
Source: QSA roll | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment |
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