| Dickson | John Baillie Ballantyne | Colonel | Born in 1842, he entered in 1860; Colonel (Staff employ), 1897. Staff service: Special Service, Cape of Good Hope, 1879; DAA and QMG Nile Expedition, 1884-85; Colonel on Staff (commanding Cavalry Brigade), Eastern District, 1897-99; Colonel on Staff, Straits Settlements, 1899-1900; Major General, Cavalry Brigade, South Africa, February 1900. War service: South African War, 1879 (Despatches; medal with clasp); Sudan Expedition, 1884-85, severely wounded (medal with 2 clasps; bronze star); South African War, 1899-1900; on Staff.
CB (n/b, gold), CMG (n/b), SAGS (1) 1879, Egypt (2) The Nile, Abu Klea, QSA (5) CC OFS Joh DH Belf, Khedive Star. Smith & Wilde Sep 08 £11,500.
Source: List of CMG recipients. Various sources | Staff |
