| English | F P | Lieutenant Colonel | He was born 25 October 1859, son of J T English, JP, of Bradford Manor, Bradford, North Devon. He was educated at Cheltenham College, and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and entered the Army 22 January 1879, with a commission in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers; became Lieutenant 12 January 1881; was ADC to Major General Commanding Troops in Egypt, 1885-87; became Captain 1 July 1887; and ADC to Major General Commanding Troops in Ceylon, 1887-88: promoted Major, November 1894; was Adjutant of Volunteers 15 January 1892 to 4 January 1897. He served in South Africa, 1899-1902, taking part in operations in Natal, 1899, including actions at Talana and Lombard's Nek; Relief of Ladysmith, including operations of 17 to 24 January 1900 (slightly wounded, 20 January), and action at Spion Kop; operations of 5 to 7 February 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz; operations on Tugela Heights 14 to 27 February 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill; operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1800; operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900 (slightly wounded, 31 July), including actions at Frederickstad; operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February 1901]; received the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 29 November 1900; Queen's Medal with six clasps, and King's Medal with two clasps. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel English served with the Aden Boundary Commission, in command of a Column, 1903-4, becoming Lieutenant Colonel 5 March 1904. He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 April 1905]: "Frederick Paul English, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Dublin Fusiliers. In recognition of services during the operations connected with the protection of the Aden Boundary Commission, 1903-4". He commanded the 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 1904-8; was given the Brevet of Colonel 17 July 1905; became Colonel 5 March 1908, and retired from the Service 21 July 1909, being placed on the Reserve of Officers. He was recalled on 2 August 1914, and served in the European War, as Temporary Brigadier General (promoted 30 November 1914). He was twice mentioned in Despatches, given the honorary rank of Brigadier General 26 January 1918, and was created a CMG in 1917. Brigadier General English married (1st), in 1887, Elizabeth (died 1915), daughter of the Honourable W Telfair, of Bonair, Mauritius; and (2ndly), on 29 September 1917, at All Saints', Sunderland, Winifred, daughter of John Crown and Elizabeth Crown, of Roker, Sunderland.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Dublin Fusiliers |
| Eustace | A H | Major | He was born 14 June 1863, son of Colonel J T Eustace. He joined the East Surrey Regiment, as Second Lieutenant, 6 May 1885, and became Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps, 13 July 1887. He served in the Hazara Expedition of 1888 (Medal with clasp), and in the Hazara Expedition of 1891, as Field Intelligence Officer, 1st and 2nd Brigades (clasp); became Captain, Indian Army, 6 May 1890, and Major 6 May 1903. He served in East Africa, 1903-4; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1904]; received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 6 September 1904]: "Alexander Henry Eustace, Major, Indian Army. In recognition of services during the operations in Somaliland". Major Eustace was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel 22 September 1907, and Colonel, 52nd Sikhs, Frontier Force, 1 December 1911. He served in the European War; was Temporary Brigadier General 7 December 1914 to 3 December 1916; was promoted Major General 1 January 1917. He was created a CB in 1916, and a CBE in 1919. In 1904 Major General Eustace married Evelyn Mary, youngest daughter of Samuel Stonestreet, of Kimberley, and they had one son.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Fendall | P P W | Lieutenant | He was born 18 May 1879. He entered the Army in 1901, and first saw active service in the South African War, 1890-1902, taking part in operations in the Transvaal from 30 November 1900. He received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and the King's Medal with two clasps. He served in Northern Nigeria in 1906; was wounded; mentioned in Despatches (Major Green, 12 March and Major Goodwin, 15 March 1905) [London Gazette, 2 July 1907], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 2 July 1907]: "Employed with the West African Frontier Force during the operations near Sokoto, in Northern Nigeria, 1906]: Percy Paul 'Wentworth Fendall, Lieutenant, The Border Regiment". He died 14 February 1910.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Border Regiment |
| Fisher | J L | Captain | He was born 1 May 1877, son of Walter Fisher, of Amington Hall, Tamworth. He was educated at Harrow (The Park), and joined the 1st Battalion The Royal Fusiliers, as Second Lieutenant, 1 December 1897; became Lieutenant 16 November 1898 and Captain 13 July 1901. Captain Fisher was Adjutant, Royal Fusiliers, 2 July 1902 to 7 April 1905, and served in the Tibet Expedition, 1904, being present at the action at Niami; operations at and around Gyantse and the march to Lhassa (Medal with clasp); mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 13 December 1904], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 16 December 1904]: "Julian Lawrence Fisher, Captain, Royal Fusiliers. In recognition of services with the Tibet Mission Escort". Captain Fisher was Adjutant, Mounted Infantry, in South Africa, 1 December 1907 to 30 November 1910. He was Adjutant, Special Reserve, 20 May 1912 to 1915. He served in the European War, 1914-15, taking part in operations in the Dardanelles. He was mentioned in Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatch, dated War Office, 5 August 1915, for services in the Dardanelles; was promoted to Major 11 March 1915, and Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Fusiliers, 16 July to 6 August 1915. He was wounded; given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 3 June 1917, and was created a CMG in 1919. He married, in 1913, Dora, youngest daughter of Sir W Richmond-Brown, Baronet, and they had two sons: Walter Julian; Gerald; and a daughter, Eileen.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) |
| Foster | W L | Major | He was born 2 December 1874, at Great Malvern, son of the Reverend Henry Foster, of Malvern College, and Mrs Henry Foster, and was a member of the well-known family of Worcestershire cricketers. He was educated at Malvern College, and joined the Royal Artillery in November 1894. He served in the South African War, 1899 to 1902, and was in the advance on Kimberley, including the actions at Enslin, Modder River and Magersfontein, and the Relief of Kimberley; operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 February); operations in Cape Colony, February to April 1901; operations in Orange River Colony and the Transvaal, May 1901 to May 1902. He received the Queen's Medal with four clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]. He served as a Special Service Officer on the Staff in the Somaliland Campaign of 1902-3; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 7 August 1903, and 2 September 1904]; received the Medal, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 7 August 1903]: "Captain Wilfrid Lionel Foster, Royal Artillery. In recognition of services with the Boer Contingent during the recent operations in Somaliland". He retired from the Army to the Reserve of Officers in 1908, and was promoted Major, Reserve of Officers, RH and RFA, 6 May 1915. He was created a CBE in 1919. Major Foster, with his brother H K, won the Public School Racquets in 1892 and the Racquets Amateur Doubles Championship in 1898; also the latter again in 1907 with his brother B S. He was a member of the Corinthian Football Club. As a cricketer he was a really great batsman, and with his brothers H K and R E was responsible for raising Worcestershire to the position of a first-class county. Major Foster married in London, in October 1901, Evelyn Mary Cammell, daughter of Bernard E Cammell, of Guildford. and they had two daughters, Nancy and Molly, and one son, Wilfrid, born in July 1915.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
| Fowler | C A | Lieutenant Colonel | He was born in the Punjab, India, 9 November 1865, son of Surgeon General Henry Day Fowler and Mary Caroline (nee Oliver). He joined the Devonshire Regiment as Lieutenant, 7 February 1885, and the Indian Staff Corps 16 August 1886. He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1891, in the 1st Miranzai Expedition. He became Captain 7 February 1896; was DAAG, India (temporary), 23 August 1900; served on the North-West Frontier of India in the operations against the Darwesh Khel Waziris, 1902; became Major 7 February 1903; became Lieutenant Colonel 22 September 1907. In 1908 Lieutenant Colonel C A Fowler served in the operations in the Molimand country, and was present at the engagement of Kargha. He was mentioned in the Despatches of Sir James Willcocks on the Mohmand Expedition, 1908; received the Medal with clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]: "In recognition of (his) services in connection with the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands: Charles Astley Fowler, Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army". He became Colonel, 22 Punjabis, 12 November 1911; Temporary Brigadier General 24 August 1914 to 12 February 1916. in command of the 37th Infantry Brigade; was mentioned in Sir John French's Despatches published January 1916, and was created a CB for his services from 1914-1916 [London Gazette, January 1916]. He held a special appointment in the Department of the Assistant Censor 21 August 1916 to 24 May 1917, and was Temporary Brigadier General 6 July 1917 to 5 April 1918. On 6 April 1918, he was promoted Major General. Major General C A Fowler married, in 1894, Florence Cicely, eldest daughter of James Tisdall Woodroffe, Advocate General, Bengal; they had one son.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Fuller | R | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel | He was born 28 September 1861, son of Major A R Fuller, Royal (Bengal) Artillery. He was educated at Wellington College, and at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, and joined the Royal Artillery 27 July 1880 as a Lieutenant, becoming Captain 14 January 1889. He served during the operations in Chitral, 1895, with the Relief Force. He was promoted Major 14 September 1898. Served in Tibet, 1903-4; took part in the action at Niani; was present during the operations at and around Gyantse; in the march to Lhassa (Despatches [London Gazette, 13 December 1904]; Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 10 November 1904. Served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1908 took part in the operations in the Mohmand country; engagement at Kargha. He was mentioned in Despatches, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 19081: "Richard Woodfield Fuller, Major and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army. In recognition of services in connection with the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands (to bear date, 16 July 1908)". He was promoted Lieutenant Colonel 14 July 1908; was given the Brevet of Colonel 11 September 1909, and promoted Colonel 10 July 1913. Colonel Fuller served in the European War in the Dardenelles, 1915 (Despatches), and in France, 1916, He was temporary Brigadier General 10 March 1915 to 7 February 1916 and from 26 February 1916. He retired from the service 25 August 1916; became Honorary Brigadier General 21 June 1918. Brigadier General Fuller married Adeline, daughter of P W Hewett, 1st Bombay Grenadiers.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Gallagher | A E | Captain | He was born 2 February 1872, son of Captain J Gallagher, IMS. He was educated privately. He served in the South African War, 1900; took part in the operations in Orange River Colony, July to 29 November 1900; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, July 1900; in the Transvaal, 30 November to December 1900; also in Orange River Colony and Cape Colony, December 1900 (Queen's Medal with two clasps); served in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1902; took part in the operations at Argunga. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 28 October 1904]; received the Medal with clasp; in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1903, during the Kano-Sokoto Campaign (clasp); again in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1906 (severely wounded; Despatches [London Gazette, 2 July 1907]; clasp). He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 2 July 1907]: "Employed with the West African Frontier Force during the operations near Sokoto in Northern Nigeria, 1906: Albert E Gallagher, 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps". He was Company Commander, with the Northern Nigeria Regiment, 1901-8; in the Political Department, Northern Nigeria, 1908-9; Local Commandant, Cyprus Military Police, from 1909, and Chief Commandant from 1915. He was Captain in the Reserve of Officers. His favourite recreations were cricket, hunting and polo. Captain Gallagher married, in 1911, Marjorie, youngest daughter of S C Macaskie, Recorder of Sheffield, and they had one son and one daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
| Galloway | L | Lieutenant | He was born 23 October 1880, eldest son of Lieutenant Colonel F Galloway, of Norwood House, Leamington. He entered the Army as Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, 22 November 1899, and was promoted Lieutenant 16 February 1901. He served during the South African War, 1899-1901, in the operations in the Transvaal, November 1900 to January 1901, and December 1901, taking part in the operations in the Orange Riper Colony, January to November 1901; in operations in Cape Colony, December 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901, and received the Queen's Medal with four clasps. He was employed with the West African Frontier Force from 14 March 1902 to 18 June 1907, and from 17 October 1908 to 12 January 1912. He took part in operations in Northern Nigeria, 1903, in the Kabba Province; 1903-4, during operations in the Bassa Province against the Okpotos (Medal with clasp). He served in 1904 in Northern Nigeria, during operations against the people of Semolika; was twice wounded; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 5 September and 24 April 1905]. He received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 August 1905]: "Lennox Galloway, Lieutenant, Royal Artillery. For services during operations in Northern Nigeria". He was promoted Captain 7 October 1907, and was Adjutant, Territorial Forces, 1 January 1910 to 31 December 1913. He served during the European War, 1914 to 1916; became Major 22 March 1915, and was twice mentioned in Despatches. Major Galloway married, in 1916, Eileen, the only daughter of E T Recce, and they had one son.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
| Gilbert | G E L | Major | He was born in 1864, son of E L Gilbert, Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, India. He was educated at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and entered the Dorsetshire Regiment, as Lieutenant, 9 May 1885; became Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps, 8 July 1886. He saw active service in the Hazara Expedition, 1888 (Medal with clasp); Isazai Expedition, 1892; operations in Chitral with the Relief Force, 1895 (Medal with clasp). He was promoted Captain, Indian Army, 9 May 1896, and served in Tirah, 1897-98, including the operations in the Bara Valley 7 to 12 December 1897 (two clasps); in China, 1900 (Medal); promoted Major, 9 May 1903. He saw active service again on the North-West Frontier of India in 1908, in operations in the Mohmand country, commanding his regiment, the 34th Sikh Pioneers. He was mentioned in Despatches; received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]: "In recognition of (his) services in connection with the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands: Gerald Edward Lloyd Gilbert, Major, Indian Army (to bear date 16 July 1908)". He was DAQMG, India, 8 June 1907 to 22 April 1908. He became Lieutenant Colonel 9 May 1911, and retired from the Service 6 September 1912. In the European War he commanded the 1st Entrenching Battalion. He was the author of a book called "The Evolution of Tactics". He married, in 1891, Emily Sophia, daughter of Samuel Fenton, JP, County Wicklow. They have a son and a daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Gray | F W B | Major | He was born 7 February 1867, son of the Reverend Thomas T Gray, of Cam Park, County Westmeath. He entered the Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Berkshire Regiment 22 August 1888, and became Lieutenant in the Indian Starff Corps 22 January 1890. He accompanied the Waziristan Expedition, 1894-95 (Medal with clasp); became Captain 22 August 1899; served in China, 1900 (Medal); became Major 22 August 1906. Major Gray was mentioned in Despatches and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908: "In recognition of (his) services in the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands, on the North-West Frontier of India, in 1908: Frederick William Barton Gray, Major, Indian Army (to bear date 16 July 1908)". He also received the Medal and clasp. He became Lieutenant Colonel 8 March 1914. He took part in the Great War from 1914 to 1918, serving with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force from 15 April 1916 to 27 November 1917, as Brigade Commander (Temporary Brigadier General); also Temporary Brigadier General from 13 May 1918; was wounded, mentioned in Despatches, created a CMG in 1915, and given the Brevet of Colonel, 1 January 1918. He married, in 1907, Winifred Frances, daughter of James Stewart, of Tientsin, North China.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Hall | P B | Lieutenant | He was born 29 June 1880, son of General C H Hall. He joined the Indian Army in 1899; served in China, 1900 (Medal); was promoted Lieutenant 25 April 1901 in the 34th Sikh Pioneers. He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order {London Gazette 26 June 1903]: "Percy Byng Hall, Lieutenant, Indian Army. For the capture of a band of brigands on 17 December 1901, in the district of Chum-ling-Chang". He retired to the Reserve of Officers in 1906 and on 16 September 1912 became Captain in the 88th Foot (Victoria Fusiliers), British Columbia, in which he was promoted Major 25 April 1914. He married, in 1905, Muriel, daughter of Sir Francis O'Callaghan and they had two sans and one daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Hamerton | A E | Captain | He was born 9 December 1873, at Stalybridge, Lancashire, son of the Reverend T J Hamerton, Vicar of St Alban's, Leeds, and Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Piggin, of Nottingham. He was educated at Leeds Grammar School, and at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, and joined the Royal Army Medical Corps 25 April 1900, becoming Captain 25 April 1903. He served in the Somaliland Campaign, 1903-6, and was present at the action of Jidballi, 1904. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1904]; received the Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 6 September 1904]: "Albert Ernest Hamerton, Captain, Royal Army Medical Corps. In recognition of services during the operations in Somaliland". Captain Hamerton was seconded for service with the Sleeping Sickness Commission, Royal Society, in Uganda (24 September 1908 to 24 December 1910), and Nyasaland (20 July 1911 to 27 March 1914), receiving promotion to Major 25 January 1912. He served in France from the beginning of and continuously throughout the European War, in command of a Cavalry Field Ambulance (1914-16), and of a Casualty Clearing Station (1916-18); was present at the First Battle of Ypres in 1914, the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915, and other actions. He became Acting Lieutenant Colonel 2 July 1916, and was promoted to substantive rank 26 December 1917. For his services in the European War he was mentioned in Despatches in April and on 3 June 1918, and was created a CMG in June 1918. After the European War he was ADMS, 25th Division, from November 1918, until appointed OC, No 30 General Hospital, in March 1919. His favourite pursuit was zoology. Lieutenant Colonel Hamerton married, 17 September 1919, Amelia, widow of Morris Miller, and daughter of Alfred Jacob, of Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Army Medical Corps |
| Harris | C B M | Captain | He was born 13 January 1806. He was educated at King's College, London, and at the Royal Veterinary College, London (FRCVS). He entered the Army on 27 August 1890, with a commission in the Army Veterinary Corps, and served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98 (Tochi), as Veterinary Officer, 2nd Brigade, and on the Staff (Medal with clasp). He served in South Africa, 1899 to 1902, and was present at operations in Natal in 1899, and the defence of Ladysmith; operations in Natal, March to June 1900, including the action at Laing's Nek (6 to 9 June); operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including actions at Belfast (26 and 27 August) and Lydenberg (6 to 8 September); operations in Cape Colony, December 1900 (Queen's Medal with five clasps, and King's Medal with two clasps); was promoted Captain 27 August 1900. He served in Somaliland, 1903 to 1904, as Inspecting Veterinary Officer from 28 May 1903. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1904]; received the Medal with clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 6 September 1904]; "Charles Beresford Maule Harris, Captain, Army Veterinary Department. In recognition of services during the operations in Somaliland". He was promoted Major 27 August 1905, and retired from the Army Veterinary Corps 8 May 1912. He became Lieutenant Colonel, Reserve of Officers, Army Veterinary Corps, 13 December 1915. He served in the European War with the 48th Division and 4th Army Corps, and was three times mentioned in Despatches. His favourite recreations were hunting and shooting. Lieutenant Colonel C B M Harris married, in 1898, Mary Augusta, daughter of Major John Tatham.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Army Veterinary Department |
| Hodgeson | G C | Lieutenant | He was horn 10 July 1876, son of Lieutenant Colonel George Robert Hodgson, Bombay Staff Corps. He was educated at the United Services College, Westward Ho! and entered the Army (Unattached List), 20 January 1897; joined the Indian Staff Corps 26 March 1898, and became Lieutenant, Indian Army, 20 April 1899. He served in Waziristan, 1901-2 (Medal with clasp); and in Tibet, 1903-4, taking part in the action at Niani; operations at and around Gyantse (severely wounded) and the march to Lhassa. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 13 December 1904]; received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 16 December 1934]: "George Cecil Hodgson, Lieutenant, Indian Army. In recognition of services with the Tibet Mission Escort". He was promoted Captain 20 January 1906; served in the Abor Expedition, 1911-12 (Medal with clasp); became Major, 32nd Sikh Pioneers, 25 January 1915. He served in the European War; was employed as DAQMG, India, until 12 October 1916; Acting Lieutenant Colonel, December 1916 to February 1918, and again in December 1918.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Hogg | I G | Captain | He was born 2 February 1875, at Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, London, son of Quinton Hogg, (Partner in the West Indian Firm of Hogg, Curtis and Campbell), and of Mrs Quinton Hogg, of 41 Cumberland Terrace, Bryanston Square, London. He was educated at Eton and Sandhurst, and entered the Army 15 January 1896, as a Second Lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps; was transferred 12 February 1896 to the 4th Hussars. He was employed in the Niger Coast Protectorate 23 September to 31 December 1899; became Captain 3 November 1900; was employed with the West African Frontier Force 1 January 1900 to 23 May 1905. He served in the South African War, 1901; Commandant, Wellington, attached to Field Intelligence Department on Sir Bruce Hamilton's Staff; was present during operations in Cape Colony, November to December 1901; in the Transvaal, October 1901; in the Orange River Colony, June to October 1901 (Queen's Medal with four clasps); served in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1901, during the operations in the Ishan country (Medal with clasp); in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1902, with the Aro expedition (clasp); in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1902, during the operations in the Ibekwe country; in command (clasp); in West Africa, (Northern Nigeria), 1903, during the Kano-Sokoto Campaign (clasp); in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1903 (Despatches [London Gazette, 28 October 1904]. He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 28 October 1904]: "lan Graham Hogg, Captain, 4th Hussars. In recognition of his services during the operations in Southern Nigeria, 1903". He served in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1903-4, with the expedition against the towns of Osea, Oriri and Ndoto; in command (clasp); in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1904; took part in the operations against the natives of Asaba Hinterland; in command; and in the Kwale country; in command (Despatches [London Gazette, 25 August 1905]; Brevet of Major 7 July 1904; clasp); and in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1904-5, during the operations of the Irua Patrol on the west of the Niger: in command. He became Adjutant of the 4th Hussars 19 June 1905; was promoted Lieutenant Colonel, May 1913. Lieutenant Colonel lan Hogg was killed in action at Haramont, France, 2 September 1914, while acting in command of part of the rear-guard during the Retreat from Mons.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
| Hood | H L | Captain | He was born at 20, South Street, Mayfair, London, 2 October 1870. He was the second son of Francis Wheeler, Fourth Viscount Hood, and his wife, Edith, daughter of Arthur Wood, of Calverley Park, Tunbridge Wells. He came of an old Dorset family famous for its seamen and good fighters, being fifth in descent from the illustrious Admiral Sir Samuel Hood (afterwards Viscount Hood), who was second in command to Lord Rodney in his great victory off Dominica in 1782, when he defeated the superior French fleet commanded by the Comte de Grasse. Nelson said of this Lord Hood, who was his sea daddy and precursor, that he was "England's best naval commander". Viscount Bridport, who was this Lord Hood's brother, was second in command to Lord Howe on "the glorious first of June" and blockaded Brest from 1798. Lord Hood, on board the Zealous (a name since adopted for the family motto), first sighted the French fleet in Aboukir Bay, and took part in the Battle of the Nile. Another brother, Captain Alexander Hood, died in the moment of victory aboard the Mars, in the famous duel with the French ship Hercule. Admiral Horace Hood was thus not the first of his family to be killed in action. Horace Hood was educated at Farnborough School until he entered HMS Britannia. In 1883 he joined the Royal Navy as a Cadet at the age of 13. He served in the Temeraire in 1885, and was a Midshipman in HMS Calliope when the indomitable courage of her commander, Captain (later Vice-Admiral) Kane, saved that cruiser from destruction in the terrible hurricane in Samoa in March 1889, when the United States cruisers and other vessels were driven ashore and were lost. In passing his examination for Lieutenant he obtained five first-class certificates with 4,398 marks out of a possible 4,600; this was the highest number of marks ever obtained by an officer at this examination. He was awarded the Beaufort Testimonial, a Goodenough Medal, and the Rider Memorial Prize. He was promoted Lieutenant in 1890, and specialized in gunnery. In 1898 he served with the gunboat flotilla employed during Kitchener's operations on the Nile, and was present at the battles of the Atbara and Omdurman. He was mentioned in Despatches by Sir Herbert Kitchener for his good service, and was promoted Commander. He also received the Egyptian Medal and the Fourth Class of the Turkish Order of the Medjidie. He was promoted Captain, RN, in 1903, and commanded HMS Hyacinth on the East India Station. He was Flag Captain to Rear-Admiral Atkinson Willes, and landed in command of a naval brigade which stormed and captured on the 21st April 1904, the stronghold of Illig, in Somaliland, the headquarters of the "Mad Mullah". Captain Hood's behaviour on that occasion was thus described in a contemporary record: "Captain Hood, of HMS Hyacinth, greatly distinguished himself in the close fighting which followed the British charge. With sword in one hand and revolver in the other he entered the caves from which the dervishes were firing and accounted for many of them. A Corpl Flowers followed and despatched a dervish, who was in the act of spearing Captain Hood from behind". For this exploit Captain Hood was made a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 0 September 1904]: "The Honourable Horace Lambert Hood, Captain, Royal Navy. In recognition of services during the operations in Somaliland". He received the General South African Medal with clasp. Captain Hood was created a Member of the Royal Victorian Order in April 1904. As Captain of HMS Berwick he formed part of the escort which accompanied His Majesty the King to India. He was Naval Attache at Washington, USA, from October 1907 to November 1908. From October 1910 to January 1913, Captain Hood was in command of the Royal Naval College, Osborne. He was created a CB on the Coronation of King George, and for a short time before attaining flag rank he was ADC to His Majesty (July 1911 to May 1913). He was promoted to the rank of Rear-Admiral 17 May 1913, being only 41 years of age. In June 1914, he was appointed Naval Secretary to the First Lord of the Admiralty, a post which he held till October 1914, when he took command of the Dover Patrol. For some months he was in charge of this, with the flotilla of monitors and destroyers and other vessels which kept the Straits clear of the enemy, and engaged the flank of the German Army from the sea off the Belgian coast. He earned distinction also in land fighting, and was mentioned for gallant and distinguished service in the field by Field-Marshal Lord French in a Despatch dated 18 February 1915, in connection with the part he took to prevent the Germans reaching the Channel Ports. With the guns from his ship he smashed a large portion of the German transport which was advancing by the coast road, and destroyed the bridging material with which they had hoped to cross the Yser. The delay which thus took place in the execution of the German plan had an important bearing on the ultimate defeat of the enemy. On relinquishing command of the Dover Patrol he took command of the Naval Patrol in Irish waters, and held this appointment until he was transferred to the Grand Fleet in command of the Third Battle Cruiser Squadron, HMS Invincible being his flagship. On 31 May (the eve of the anniversary of Lord Howe's glorious first of June in which Lord Bridport (a Hood) took such a leading part.) was fought the Battle of Jutland. Rear-Admiral Hood was Second-in-Command of the Battle Cruiser Fleet, but having been detached with his 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron, did not arrive on the scene of action till the afternoon, when he was just ahead of the battleships under Admiral Jellicoe. In the words of Admiral Beatty's Despatch: "Admiral Hood, without an instant's hesitation, and in a manner that excited the highest admiration of all who were privileged to witness it, placed his ships in line ahead of Admiral Beatty's squadron. No admiral ever crowned an all too short career more devotedly or in a manner more worthy of the name he bore". At first the 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron took up its station in advance of the ships under Sir David Beatty, and at one time the Invincible closed to within short range of the enemy's guns. It was here that the Invincible was sunk by a purely chance explosion, only a quarter of an hour after she had come into action. In that short time, however, the descendant of Nelson's tutor had done deadly work. The leading ship of the enemy's line was shattered by salvoes of the Invincible and driven out of action, in fact, before the Grand Fleet came fully into action the van of the enemy was crumpled up, and his line was so disordered that light cruisers engaged his battleships, and the enemy never afterwards appeared as an organized force. With Admiral Hood perished the whole of his crew except two officers and four men. He was awarded posthumously the KCB, by Gazette dated 15 September 1916. Admiral Beatty, writing to a friend, uses these words: "I have no regrets except for the gallant comrades who have gone—who died gloriously. It would have warmed your heart to see the gallant Hood leading his squadron into action". The death of this heroic member of a famous family could scarcely have taken place under more fitting circumstances, so well in keeping with the splendid traditions of his great family. ''Zealous he was in life, fearless in death". On the 19th January 1910, at Burlington, Iowa, USA, he married Ellen, widow of George Nickerson, of Dedham, Massachusetts, and daughter of A F Touzalin, of Boston, USA. Their sons were: Samuel, born 15 October 1910, and Alexander Lambert, born 11 March 1914.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Navy |
| Horton | J H | Lieutenant | He was born 27 December 1871. He was educated at Guy's Hospital, and won the Arthur Durham Prize in 1891; was Member and held the Certificate of the Medical Psychological Association; became MRCS and LHCP, and was Home Physician at Bethlem Royal Hospital, and at Guy's Hospital in 1895; won the Marshall Webb Prize and Medal at Netley in 1902. He entered the Indian Medical Service 29 January 1902, and served in East Africa, taking part in the operations in Somaliland, and being present at the action of Jidballi. He received the Medal and two clasps for this campaign (1902 to 1904); was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 7 August 1903], and was also created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 6 September 1904]: "James Henry Horton, Lieutenant, Indian Medical Service. In recognition of services during the operations in Somaliland". He became Captain 29 January 1905. On the North-West Frontier of India in 1908 he accompanied the expedition into the Mohmand country (Medal with clasp). He also rendered service as a Special Medical Officer on plague duty in India, and was later Personal Assistant to the Surgeon General with the Government of Bombay, at Poona, India. He served in the Balkan War in 1912 and was promoted to Major 29 July 1913. He served in the European War with the Indian Expeditionary Force in Mesopotamia in 1914 and 1915. Brevet Colonel James Henry Horton died in July 1917, in India. He held the Russian Order of St Vladimir and St George.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Medical Service |
| Hudson | C | Captain | He was born 5 April 1874, at Manilla Hall, Clifton, Bristol, son of Charles Thomas Hudson, MA, LLD (Cantab.), FRS (Head Master of Clifton Grammar School, and later of Manilla Hall, Clifton; Naturalist and Scientist), and Louisa Maria fiott Hudson (nee Hammond). He was educated at Manilla Hall School, Clifton, and Charing Cross Hospital, London (FECSE, MHCS, LRCP), and joined the Indian Medical Service 28 January 1899. He served in China in 1900 (Medal), and was from 1900 to 1903 Medical Officer, 2nd QVO Rajput Light Infantry, with the China Expeditionary Force under Sir O'Moore Creagh. He became Captain 28 January 1902. On his return to India he went to the Delhi Durbar to an Indian General Hospital in 1903, and then joined the Somaliland Field Force, with which he served from 1903 to 1904 as Secretary to the PMO, and later in a Section of Field Ambulance. He was present at the action of Jidballi. He was mentioned in Despatches by Sir Charles Egerton [London Gazette, 2 September 1904], there being a special notice "for particularly valuable work" in the London Gazette of 3 September 1904, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 6 September 1904]: "Corrie Hudson, Captain, IMS. For services in Somaliland". He received the Medal. He served as Staff Surgeon, Bangalore, from 1908 to 1912. He became Major 23 July 1910; served as Officer Commanding No 2 Bulgarian Red Cross Unit, with a British Red Cross Unit, in the Turco-Balkan War of 1912-13, an in 1913 served in the Persian Gulf, in Persia and Arabia in operations directed against gun-running by the Arabs (Red Cross Medal). Major Hudson served in France as DADMS, 1st Indian Cavalry Division, from October 1914 to June 1916, in operations around Festubert, Neuve Chapelle, Ypres, Loos and the River Ancre, for which he was mentioned in Despatches in January 1916. In 1917 he was DADMS, 16th Indian Division, Burhan, and was Commandant, School of Instruction for Temporary IMS Officers at Rawalpindi in 1918, becoming Lieutenant Colonel 28 July 1918. In 1919 he served as Commanding Officer of the 14th Indian General Hospital at Rawalpindi, and ADMS, Lines of Communication, Waziristan Force. Lieutenant Colonel Hudson has the Mons Star, the British General Service Medal and the Victory Medal. On 23 July 1904, at St Mary Abbots, Kensington, London, he married Frances Edith Barratt, daughter of Alfred Barratt, late Education Department, Whitehall, London, and they had one daughter, Edith Joyce Corrie, born 20 November 1905.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Medical Service |
| Humphreys | D W H | Captain | He was born 6 February 1872, and was the last surviving son of T W D Humphreys, of Donouglimore, Castlefin, Ireland, and joined the Army, Unattached List, 28 November 1894, joining the Indian Staff Corps 15 February 1896. He was promoted Lieutenant, Indian Army, 28 February 1897, and Captain 28 November 1903. He served in Tibet, 1903 and 1904, being present in the action at Niani, and in the operations at and around Gyantse and in the march to Lhassa. He was slightly wounded; received the Medal with clasp; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 13 December 1904], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 16 December 1904]: "Dashwood William Harrington Humphreys, Captain, Indian Army. In recognition of services with the Tibet Mission Escort". He became ADC to the Political Resident at Aden 18 April 1910. Major Humphreys served in the European War, and was killed in action 17 February 1917.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
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