| Taylor | Arthur Henry Mendle | | Captain | TAYLOR, ARTHUR HENRY MENDLE, Captain, was born in India 11 January 1870, and was educated at Clifton College; was commissioned into the 21st Hussars, from the Militia, 1890. He served in the 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers, 1890, at Omdurman; became Lieutenant, 21st Lancers, 25 January 1893; was promoted into the 13th Hussars 22 February 1899. He served in South Africa, 1899-1902; was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso during the operations of 17 to 24 January 1900; action at Spion Kop; during the operations of 5 to 7 February 1900, and took part in the action at Vaal Kranz; operations on Tugela Heights 14 to 27 February 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill; was afterwards on the Staff. He took part in the operations in the Transvaal, and in the Orange River Colony, 39 November 1900 to 31 May 1902, and was mentioned in Despatches (Sir R H Buller, 30 March and 9 November 1900 [London Gazette, 8 February 1901]); received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: "Arthur Henry Mendle Taylor, Captain, 13th Hussars. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were sent to the Commander-in-Chief in South Africa, and presented by the Duke of Cornwall and York 14 August 1901. Captain Taylor was promoted to Major in the 13th Hussars 3 November 1903, and Lieutenant Colonel 1 July 1909; became Colonel 2 January 1913, and Temporary Brigadier General 3 August 1914. In the European War he served at the Dardanelles, Salonika, Egypt, Palestine, and was twice mentioned in Despatches. He retired with the rank of Brigadier General in 1919. He married, in 1903, Margaret Coutts, second daughter of W M Strachan, of Strood Park, Horsham.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 13th Hussars |
