| Lukin | Henry Timson | | Captain | LUKIN, HENRY TIMSON, Captain, was born 24 May 1860, son of R H Lukin, Barrister-at-Law. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School; served in the South African War, 1879; in the Zulu Campaign; was attached to the Cavalry Brigade in advance on Ulundi, and was present at the battle (severely wounded; Medal with clasp); took part in the operations in Basutoland, 1881 (Medal and clasp). He acted as Field Adjutant, Bechuanaland Field Force, Langeberg Campaign, 1896-97 (Despatches several times); was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1900. Served in the South African War, 1899-1902. Operations in the Orange Free State, March to May 1903, including the defence of Wepener (in command of Artillery). Operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, August to November 1900. Operations in Orange River Colony, May to August 1900, including actions at Wittebergen (1 to 28 July). Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900. Operations in the Orange River Colony, November 1900 to April 1901. Operations in Cape Colony, 1901-2. Commanded a column, 1901-2. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February, 16 April and 20 August 1901], and was granted the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel; the Queen's Medal with four clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps; was created a CMG, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: "Henry Timson Lukin, Captain, Cape Mounted Rifles. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were sent to South Africa, and presented at Umtata by Major Waring, Cape Mounted Rifles, 26 November 1901. He became Commandant, General Defence Department, Cape of Good Hope, 1 June 1904. He became Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Army 1 January 1903, and Colonel, in command of the Cape Mounted Riflemen, 1905-12, and Inspector-General of the Permanent Force, Union of South Africa, in 1912. He subsequently became Temporary Brigadier General. Brigadier General Lukin served in the European War; was created a CB in 1916, and was awarded the Order of the Nile, 3rd Class. He was created a KCB in 1918; became Temporary Major General. His favourite recreations were golf, polo and tennis.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Cape Mounted Rifles |
