| Treeby | Henry Paul | | Major | TREEBY, HENRY PAUL, Major, was born 30 August 1858, son of T W G Treeby, of Marmion House, Southsea, and Georgina Mary Anne, daughter of Reverend E A Gibson, Rector of Holybourne, Hants. He was educated at the Naval and Military College, Southsea, and privately, and entered the Army 6 August 1879; became Captain 5 August 1885. He was Adjutant, Volunteers, from 1 August 1893, and was promoted to Major 24 March 1890. Major Treeby served in the South African War, 1899-1900, and was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including the action at Colenso; operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of 5 to 7 February 1900; action at Vaal Kranz, and operations on Tugela Heights (severely wounded 23 February 1900). He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with two clasps and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Henry Paul Treeby, Major, East Surrey Regiment. In recognition of services during operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 29 October 1901; the Warrant sent 24 January 1902. Major Treeby retired 11 December 1901. He was Brigade Major, Wilts and Dorset Volunteer Brigade, 30 January 1903; Brigade Major, East Surrey Regt, 1 June 1906. He was appointed to command East Surrey Regimental Depot and 31st Regimental District Recruiting Area, 3 August 1914, with rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was a JP for Surrey. He married Eliza, daughter of the, Reverend F Paynter, of Stoke Hill. Guildford, and they had one son and two daughters. Lieutenant Colonel Treeby was Joint Honourable Secretary Surrey County Prisoners of War Fund.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | East Surrey Regiment |
