Flintoff | Thomas | | Lieutenant Colonel | FLINTOFF, THOMAS, Lieutenant Colonel, was born 16 November 1851, son of Thomas Flintoff. He was educated privately and at the New Veterinary College, Edinburgh, and entered the Royal Artillery 23 June, 1875, as Veterinary Surgeon. He was transferred to the 8th Hussars in 1878, and served with them through the Afghan War of 1879 to 1880, for which he received the Medal. He became 1st Class Veterinary Surgeon 23 June, 1885; was transferred as Veterinary Officer to the 2nd Life Guards 10 June, 1891, and became Veterinary Major 23 June 1895; Veterinary Lieutenant Colonel, 1901. He served in the Boer War of 1899-1902; received the Queen's Medal, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June, 1902]: "Thomas Flintoff, Veterinary Lieutenant Colonel, Army Veterinary Department. For services in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes were presented by the GOC, South Africa, 29 July 1903. Lieutenant Colonel T Flintoff retired from the Army in 1904. He died suddenly on 24 August 1907, at Felixstowe, at the age of 55. He married, in 1885, Kate Hannah Frost (deceased), daughter of Isaac Frost, of High Street, Norwich.
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