| Stockwell | George Clifton Inglis | | Captain | STOCKWELL, GEORGE CLIFTON INGLIS, Captain, was born 24 July 1863, son of Major General C M Stockwell, CB. He was gazetted to the Wiltshire Regiment 9 September 1882, as Lieutenant; was transferred to the Highland Light Infantry 21 October 1882; was Adjutant, Highland Light Infantry, 18 February 1885 to 17 February 1890; was Brigade Major, Chitral Relief Force, 20 March to 21 September 1895. He took part in the operations in Chitral, 1895, with the Relief Force (on Staff). He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 15 November 1895 (Medal with clasp). From 3 February to 30 September 1900, he was on Special Service in South Africa; from 1 October 1900 to 5 July 1902, he was Brigade Major, South Africa. During the South African War he took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900; also in Orange River Colony (May to 29 November 1900), including actions at Wittebergen and Witpoort; again in Orange River Colony 30 November to December 1900; also during operations in Cape Colony, December 1900 to April 1901 (Despatches, [London Gazette 17 June 1902]; Queen's Medal with two clasps, and King's Medal with two clasps). He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June 1902]: "George Clifton Inglis Stockwell, Captain, Highland Light Infantry. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". Captain Stockwell was invested by the King 24 October 1902. He was promoted to Major 9 August 1902; passed the Staff College; was Brigade Major, 12th Brigade, Southern Command, 17 October 1903 to 1 December 1904. He became Lieutenant Colonel 4 November 1907, and Colonel 30 August 1911. He served in the European War, as Brigade Commander up to 24 January 1915; as Divisional Commander from 25 January 1915. He retired 6 July 1917; was created a CMG in 1918, and given the honorary rank of Major General 18 March 1919. General Stockwell married, in 1900, Muriel Evelyn Maitland, youngest daughter of Richard Cochrane, of Calder Glen, County Lanark.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Highland Light Infantry |
