| Garland | Ernest Alfred Crowder | | Major | GARLAND, ERNEST ALFRED CROWDER, Major, was born 5 February 1857, eldest son of Reverend J Garland, late Rector of Mordiford, Herefordshire, and Vicar of Ombersley, Worcestershire. He entered the Army 11 November 1876, as Sub-Lieutenant, unattached, and joined the 71st Foot 11 November 1876; Lieutenant, Highland Light Infantry, 11 November 1878. He served in the Egyptian Expedition, 1882, and was present at the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir (Medal with clasp, and Bronze Star). He was promoted Captain 24 January 1888. In 1897-98 he took part in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India, with the Malakand and Buner Field Forces, and was present at the attack and capture of the Tanga Pass (Medal with clasp). Captain Garland became Major 13 November 1895. He served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902; was in command of the 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry 14 August to 4 October 1900, taking part in the advance on Kimberley, including action at Magersfontein, and the operations in the Orange Free State, from February to May 1900. In the operations in Orange River Colony (May to 29 November 1900), including actions at Wittebergen and Witpoort. Afterwards he was (1) Commandant at Smithfield; (2) in command of troops at Dordrecht, and (3) in command of troops, Orange River, Aliwal, Herschel District. He was present at the operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to February 1901. Operations in Cape Colony, February 1901 to January 1902, and May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 16 March, 1900]; received the Queen's Medal with two clasps; King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Ernest Alfred Crowder Garland, Major, Highland Light Infantry. In recognition of services during the recent operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by Major General Fitzroy Hart, CB, CMG, at Aliwal North, 18 November 1901. He became Lieutenant Colonel 4 November 1903; was given the Brevet of Colonel 4 November 1906; retired with the rank of Colonel 4 November 1907, and joined the Reserve of Officers. He married the youngest daughter of A C Hooper, Claines Grange, Worcestershire.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Highland Light Infantry |
