| Trotter | Algernon Richard | | Captain | TROTTER, ALGERNON RICHARD, Captain, was born in London 20 June 1870, son of Major General Sir H Trotter, GCVO, and the Honourable Lady Trotter (nee Honourable Eva Gifford), daughter of the 2nd Baron Gifford. He joined the 2nd Life Guards as Second Lieutenant 10 February 1892; became Lieutenant 5 April 1893; was Adjutant, 2nd Life Guards, 22 May 1895 to 8 October 1898; passed the Staff College; was ADC (extra) to GOC, Aldershot, 9 October 1898 to 8 October 1899; became Captain 16 November 1899; served in South African Campaign, 1899-1900; was ADC to General Commanding-in-Chief, Sir R Buller, VC; was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including operations on Tugela Heights; during operations in Natal, 1900, including action at Laing's Nek; was mentioned in Despatches (Sir R H Buller, 30 March and 9 November 1900); received the Queen's Medal and six clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April 1901]: "Algernon Richard Trotter, Captain, 2nd Life Guards. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 3 June 1901. He was appointed ADC to GOC, Natal, 10 January 1900 to 9 January 1901. On his return to England he was appointed ADC (extra) to GOC, Aldershot, 10 January 1901 to 30 September 1901; was created an MVO (4th Class), 1902. He was promoted Major 12 January 1907, and was Brigade Major, Lowland Mounted Brigade, Scottish Command (Special Extra-Regimental Employment), 29 April 1910 to 9 April 1911. He received the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 18 January 1911. He served during the European War, 1914-18; was Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Reserve Regiment of 2nd Life Guards, 11 August 1916 to 22 April 1918, and Machine Gun Guards and Regimental District 23 April to 31 December 1918; became Temporary Colonel 23 April to December 1918; Machine Gun Guards and Regimental District 10 May 1918. He received the Brevet of Colonel 1 January 1919. In 1901, he married Lady Edith Mary Montgomery, youngest daughter of 10th Earl of Eglinton and Winton, and they had four sons and one daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Life Guards |
