| Pringle | Robert | | Lieutenant Colonel | PRINGLE, ROBERT, Lieutenant Colonel, was born 25 August 1855, son of Gilbert Pringle, of Stranraer. He joined the Army 5 October 1878, and served in the Afghan War (Medal); in the Mahsud-Waziri Expedition, 1881 (mentioned in Despatches), and in the Zhob Valley Expedition in 1884. He was Principal Veterinary Officer, 3rd Army, 11 December 1901 to 11 February 1903. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902, as Senior Veterinary Officer, Lines of Communication; operations in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony and Cape Colony, 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July 1902]; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Robert Pringle, Lieutenant Colonel, Army Veterinary Department. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He became Principal Veterinary Officer and Lieutenant Colonel 11 December 1901; was Inspecting Veterinary Officer, India, 19 March 1903 to 31 May 1907; Principal Veterinary Officer, Aldershot Command, 5 February 1908 to 14 October 1910; created a CB in 1909. He was Director-General, AVS, 15 October 1910 to 1917. He was promoted to Colonel 15 October 1910, and retired on that date with the honorary rank of Major General. He was created a KCMG in 1917. Sir Robert Pringle married, in 1899, Sophie, eldest daughter of George Moir Byres, of Tonley.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Army Veterinary Department |
