| Bulman | Philip | | Major | BULMAN, PHILIP, Major, was born 3 November 1857, son of John Bulman, of Clifton. He was gazetted to the 85th Foot 11 September 1876, becoming Lieutenant, Shropshire Light Infantry on the same date, and serving in the Afghan War, 1879-80, with the Kurram Division in the Yarmusht Expedition (Medal). He became Captain 4 February 1885; Major 11 February 1894, and was Vice Consul, Asia Minor, 27 November 1895 to 16 October 1897. Major Bulman served in the South African War, 1899-1901, and in command of the 2nd Battalion Shropshire Light Infantry from 1 May to 5 June, 1900, also from 22 January to 13 March, and from 16 May to 4 September 1901. Operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 February); actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Houtnek (Thoba Mountain), Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River. Operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria. Operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including operations at Elands River (4 to 16 August). Operations in Orange River Colony, May to 28 November 1900, including action at Rhenoster River. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900. Operations in the Transvaal 30 November 1900, to September 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Philip Bulman, Major, Shropshire Light Infantry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel 19 August 1901; was given the Brevet of Colonel 19 August 1904, and retired 24 October 1906, entering the Reserve of Officers.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (King's) Shropshire Light Infantry |
