| Herapath | Edgar | | Major | HERAPATH, EDGAR, Major, was born 3 May 1853, son of Spencer Herapath, FGS, FSA, FSS, of Westwood, St Peter's, Thanet, and 18 Upper Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, London. He was educated at the Grammar School, Kensington, and on the Continent, and entered the West India Regiment, as Sub-Lieutenant, 11 February 1875, becoming Lieutenant, West India Regiment, 11 February 1877, and Lincolnshire Regiment 13 March 1878; Captain 1 July 1884; was Adjutant, Auxiliary Forces, 1 January 1886 to 7 September 1886, and was promoted to Major 29 May 1895. He served in the South African War in 1900, taking part in operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg, Karee Siding, Vet. River and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; operations in the Transvaal, July 1900 (severely wounded). He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Edgar Herapath, Major, Lincolnshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901. Major Herapath retired 3 May 1901. He was FRGS, and his favourite recreations were hunting, fishing, shooting and travelling. He married, in 1885, Sophia, youngest daughter of G H Fletcher, JP, of Barrow Hedges, Carshalton.
DSO, QSA (3) CC Paard Joh (Maj Lincoln Regt). Spink 1976 (only QSA) £65. 1989 OMRS Convention display.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Lincolnshire Regiment |
