| Macquoid | Charles Edward Every Francis K | | Lieutenant | MACQUOID, CHARLES EDWARD EVERY FRANCIS KIRWAN, Lieutenant, was born 2 August 1869, eldest son of Colonel R K Macquoid and Frances Every, daughter of General Alfred Cooper. He was educated at Dover College; joined the King's (Liverpool) Regiment 11 February 1888; became Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps, 26 August 1888, and Lieutenant, 3rd Infantry, and exchanged into the 20th Deccan Horse in 1891. Employed on Special Service, North-East Frontier of Burma, 1895—96, for which he received the thanks of the Commander-in-Chief in India and the local Government of Burma. He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98, in the Mohmand Expedition, as Field Intelligence Officer (September to October 1897); was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 11 January 1898]. He took part in the operations on the Samana and in the Kurram Valley during August and September 1897, and received the Medal and one clasp. He served in the Tirah Campaign of 1897-98 as Field Intelligence Officer, 1st Division (10 October 1897 to April 1898). He was present at the capture of the Arhanga and Sampagha Passes. Reconnaissance of the Saran Sar and action of 9 November 1897. Operations against the Khani Khel Chamkanis. Operations in the Bazar Valley 25 to 30 December 1897. He received a clasp, was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 5 April 1898], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Charles Edward Every Francis Kirwan Macquoid, Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps. In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". The Insignia were sent to the Commander-in-Chief in India, and presented on 31 August 1898, at Rangoon, by the Brigadier General Commanding the Rangoon District. He became Captain, Indian Army, 11 February 1899. In 1900 and 1901 he served in South Africa, and received the Queen's Medal and clasp. On 11 February 1906, he was promoted to Major, and in 1912 he was transferred from the 20th Deccan Horse into the 4th Cavalry, Indian Army, as Second-in-Command. He became Lieutenant Colonel 11 February 1914. He served in the European War, in France and Mesopotamia from October 1914 to 1916 (Mons Star). AAG, GHQ, Mesopotamia (mentioned in Despatches). Promoted Brigadier General, 1918. GOC Kuki punitive measures, September 1918 to May 1919. GOC 46th Brigade, Afghan War, May 1919. Brigadier General Macquoid's favourite recreations were shooting and polo. He was the author of 'Strategy illustrated by British Campaigns', with preface by Field-Marshal Lord Roberts.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
