| Ray | M R E | Major | He was born at Allahabad, India, 17 November 1867, son of Thomas Britt Ray, Assistant Commissioner of Inland Customs, North-West Provinces and Oudh, India, and Emily Julia Ray (nee Ashe). He was educated at St Michael's College, Bayswater, London, Bedford Grammar School, and Sandhurst; was gazetted to the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment 29 August 1885. He transferred to the Indian Army in 1889, and served in the Burma Campaign of 1889, commanding the Mounted Infantry, 33rd Bengal Infantry, in the operations in Magwe, from July to September He received the Medal and clasp, and a letter of appreciation from Brigadier General W Penn Symons, dated 9 August 1889. In the Chin Lushai Expedition of 1891-92, under Major General Graham, he commanded the Zandwin Column of the 7th Bengal Infantry, operating in the Chin Bok country, South Chin Hills. He received the Medal and a Letter of Appreciation from Lord Roberts, Commander-in-Chief in India, dated 21 June 1892. He served in Hong Kong from 1892 to 1897, and was awarded the Macgregor Memorial Medal in 1902. In the China Campaign he served as Field Intelligence Officer (June and July 1900), and then as DAAG, Lines of Communication. In the actions near Tientsin, August 1900, he was DAAG to the International Expedition to Tulin, and Staff Officer to the GOC, International Force, and both to Brigadier General A R F Doward, CB DSO. In the Paoting Fu Expedition he was DAAG to Lieutenant General Sir Alfred Gaselee, KCB, and Special Service Officer under Major General O'Moore Creagh, VC. In 1901 he was DAAG, Lines of Communication, until August, and went as Special Service Officer to Shanghai until November (Medal with clasp; Despatches [London Gazette, 14 May 1901]; American Order of the Dragon, and a Letter from Major General A R Chaffee, American Army, dated 13 May 1901]. Returning to India, he was DAQMG, IBQMG's Department, May to July 1902; DAQMG for the 1 3rd Infantry Division, Delhi Maiio. uvres, and 2nd Infantry Division, Durbar Troops, during the winter of 1002-3; DAQMG in March 1903, and promoted Major 29 August 1903. He served as DAQMG on the Staff of Brigadier General J R L Macdonald, CB, RE, in the Tibet Expedition of 1908-4; was twice mentioned in Despatches (Gyantse, 11 July 1904: "Major Ray twice crossed the danger zone to bring information to the GOC of progress of attack, and helped to carry up gun-cotton", and London Gazette, 13 December 1904). For these services he was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 16 December 1904]: "MacCarthy Reagh Emmet Ray, Major, Indian Army. In recognition of services with the Tibet, Mission Escort". He was invested by the King at Buckingham Palace 10 February 1905. Major Ray also received the Medal with clasp. In May 1906, he was appointed Second-in-Command of the 1st Brahmans. He was invalided home from India in April 1906, and died at St Heliers, Jersey, 27 June 1906. Major Ray was a good shot with the rifle. He travelled widely in the Far East, through China, via Siam, and through Manchuria. He also visited Japan, North America, and parts of Europe. He was an excellent linguist, and speaking French fluently, was appointed one of the Interpreters for the British Army in the China Expedition for the Relief of the Legations. He was acquainted with Russian, and had qualified in Hindustani, Persian and Higher Pushtu. His mind was intellectual and refined, with a taste for both literature and art. Actuated by a high sense of duty, he served his country and generation faithfully, and gave them of his best. In memory of Major Ray, a MacCarthy Ray Memorial Prize was founded for the Military Class of the Bedford Grammar School.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Rowand | A | Commander | He was born 22 August 1865, son of Alexander Rowand, of Glasgow. He was educated at Stubbington House, Fareham, and joined the Indian Marine in March 1899. He served in South Africa, 1899 to 1900, on the Naval Transport Staff, for which he was mentioned in Despatches and received the Medal; and in China, 1901 to 1902, for which he was again mentioned in Despatches, received the Medal, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 21 June 1903]: "Alexander Rowand, Commander, Royal Indian Marine. In recognition of services during the occupation of China by International Troops". He also received the Medal for service in Somaliland, 1902 to 1904. He took part in the European War from 1914 to June 1919, as Temporary Commander, Royal Navy, including service with the Expeditionary Force in France. He was mentioned in Despatches by Lord French. He married, in 1914, Ann Helen Woods Ommanney.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Navy |
| Rudkin | W C E | Captain | He was born 22 February 1875. He joined the Royal Artillery 15 June 1895, and became Lieutenant 15 June 1898. He served in the South African War, 1899-1901 (severely wounded). He took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Vet River (5 and 0 May) and Zand River; in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June); in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including action at Belfast (26 and 27 August); also in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1900 (Queen's Medal with six clasps; Despatches [London Gazette, 9 July 1901]). He was promoted Captain 6 May 1901; was Adjutant of Royal Artillery 27 April 1904 to 20 January 1906, and was employed with the West African Frontier Force 27 January 1903 to 31 January 1908; served in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1906, in command. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 13 March 1908], and received the Medal with clasp. He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 13 March 1906]: "'William Charles Eric Rudkin, Captain, Royal Artillery (late employed with the West African Frontier Force). In recognition of his services with the Owa Column during operations in Southern Nigeria". He was promoted Major 29 November 1911. Major Rudkin served in the European War. He was given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 3 June 1915, and was Temporary Lieutenant Colonel from November 1915, until promoted to substantive rank 22 June 1916; was promoted Temporary Brigadier General to command the 57th Division, British Armies in France, 16 August 1918; given the Brevet of Colonel 3 June 1919. He was created a CMG in 1918; became one of HM the King's Aide-de-Camps 3 June 1919, and was mentioned in Despatches seven times.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
| Ryder | G H D | Captain | He was born 28 June 1868, the seventh son of Lieutenant Colonel Spencer Charles Dudley Ryder and Julia, the eldest daughter of the Reverend W Money. He was educated at Cheltenham College, and entered the Army as Second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers, 12 May 1886, becoming Captain 31 December 1896. He served with the China Field Force in 1900; was present at the Relief of Pekin, and during the actions of Peitsang and Yangtsun; he was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 14 May 1901], and received Medal with clasp. He served with Tibet Mission, 1903 to 1904, as Survey Officer, during the action at Niani, taking part in the operations at and around Gyantse and march to Lhassa; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 13 December 1904]; received Medal with clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 5 September 1905]: "Charles Henry Dudley Ryder, Captain, Royal Engineers. In recognition of services with the Tibet Mission Escort". He was promoted Major 29 March 1905, and Lieutenant Colonel 14 July 1913. He served during the European War, and was created a CIE in 1915. He was promoted Colonel 14 July 1917; served with the Mesopotamian Field Force, 1917-18, and was Deputy Director of Surveys, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force 1 May 1918 to 14 February 1919; was mentioned in Despatches. He held the appointment as Surveyor-General of India from 1919. Colonel Ryder was awarded Patron's Gold Medal, Royal Geographical Society; the Silver Medal Scottish KGS, and Gold Medal, French GS, for explorations in China and Tibet. He married, in 1892, Ida Josephine, eldest daughter of Lieutenant Colonel E E Grigg, of Orchard Court, Stevenage, Herts, and they had three sons and three daughters.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Engineers |
| Shakerley | G C | Captain | He was born 19 November 1869, eldest son of Mr. Geoffrey J Shakerley (who was also in the Artillery, and fought in the Crimean War), of Grove Park, Warwick. He entered the Army 29 November 1890, as a Second Lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps; was promoted Lieutenant 9 September 1893, and Captain 29 December 1898; from October 1895 to October 1899, he was Adjutant of his regiment. He served with the Mounted Infantry in the South African War, 1899 to 1902, taking part in operations in Natal in 1899, including action at Rietfontein and Lombard's Kop; defence of Ladysmith, including action of 6 January 1900; operations in Natal, March to June 1900, including action at Laing's Nek; operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901], and received the Queen's Medal with five clasps. He served in Somaliland (with Mounted Infantry), 1902—4, being present in the action at Jidballi; was severely wounded; mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 7 August 1903], and in Despatches of Brigadier General Manning, 17 August 1903, and Sir O C Egerton, 30 May 1904 [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]: "Geoffrey Charles Shakerley, Captain, King's Royal Rifle Corps. In recognition of services during the operations in Somaliland". Captain Shakerley served as Adjutant of Militia from April 1905 to December 1907, and was promoted Major 18 December 1907. He served in the European War, and was killed in action in France 15 May 1915. His brother, Lieutenant Arthur Cecil Shakerley, RFA, the fourth and only surviving son of Mr Geoffrey Shakerley, was killed in action on 22 April 1917. Major Geoffrey Shakerley had married, in 1905, Marjory, youngest daughter of Audley Harvey, of Ickwell Bury, Bedfordshire, and they had one son and one daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | King's Royal Rifle Corps |
| Short | P H | Captain | He was born 15 April 1874, and was educated at Wellington College. He entered the Army, as a Second Lieutenant in the Gloucestershire Regiment, 7 December 1895, becoming Lieutenant 7 July 1898. He served in the South African War, 1899-1900; took part in the operations in Natal, 1899, including actions at Rietfontein and Lombard's Kop (slightly wounded); afterwards on Staff, as Railway Staff Officer (Queen's Medal with three clasps). He was employed with the West African Frontier Force 2 October 1901 to 28 February 1907; served in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1903, during the Kano-Sokoto Campaign (Medal with clasp); served during the operations in district to the east of Zaria; in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1904; took part in the operations against the Pagan tribes who occupy the country north of Wase, in command He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 25 August 1905]; awarded a clasp. He became Captain 13 October 1905. He served again in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1906 [Despatches [London Gazette, 18 September 1906]; clasp). He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 18 September 1906]: "Percy Hamilton Short, Captain, The Gloucestershire Regiment In recognition of his: services during the operations in the Munshi country". He was employee with the West African Frontier Force again from 29 February 1908, and or 27 January 1912, retired from the Service. He was from 1914 to 1918 Acting District Commissioner, Bole, Gold Coast.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Gloucestershire Regiment |
| Stanton | F W S | Major | He was born 2 August 1863, son of Major General F S Stanton, RE. He was educated at Marlborough and Woolwich, and entered the Royal Artillery, as a Lieutenant, 14 February 1883. He served with the Burmese Expedition, 1886-87; served with the Zhob Valley Expedition, 1890; became Captain 1 February 1892; took part in the operations in Chitral, 1895, with the Relief Force; at the storming of the Malakand Pass, passage of the Swat River, action at Panjkora River (Medal with clasp); served at Tirah, 1897-98; in the actions of Chagru Kotal and Dargai; at the capture of the Samphaga and Arhanga Passes; at the reconnaissance of the Saran Sar and action of 9 November 1897; during the operations in the Waran Valley, and action of 10 November 1897; also in the Bara Valley 7 to 14 December 1897 (two clasps); became Major 2 September 1901; served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1908, during the operations in the Mohmand country. Major Stanton was mentioned in Despatches, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]: "Frederick William Starkey Stanton, Major, Royal Artillery. In recognition of services during the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands (to bear date 16 July 1908)". He was promoted Lieutenant Colonel 22 November 1911. Lieutenant Colonel Stanton became Temporary Brigadier General in 1915, and retired from the Service with the rank of Honorary Brigadier General 5 December 1918. He married, in 1904, Louisa Maud, daughter of J T Stanton, JP, of the Leaze, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
| Symes | G S | Lieutenant | He was born 29 July 1882, only son of Lieutenant Colonel W A Symes, 71st Highland Light Infantry, and the Honourable Mrs Symes. He was educated at Malvern College, and Sandhurst, from which latter he joined the Army 11 August 1900, as a Second Lieutenant in the Hampshire Regiment; became Lieutenant 21 April 1902. He served in the South African War, 1902, in operations, in the Transvaal (Queen's Medal with two clasps). He saw active service again in the Aden Hinterland, 1903-4; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 17 February 1905], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 April 1905]: "George Stewart Symes, Lieutenant, The Hampshire Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in connection with the protection of the Aden Boundary Commission, 1903—1. He was employed with the Egyptian Army from 28 December 1905, and from October 1907 to May 1908, was ADC to the Sirdar; became Captain 9 May 1907. He served in the Blue Nile Expedition, Sudan, 1908, for which he received the Egyptian Medal; was a GSO3 from May 1911 to December 1913; received the 4th Class Osmanieh in 1912; was appointed Private Secretary to the Sirdar and Governor-General of the Sudan, January 1914. He became Major, Hampshire Regiment, 1 September 1915. Major Symes served in the European War, on Special Service as GSO1 on the Staff of the High Commissioner in Egypt, with the temporary rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and was four times mentioned in Despatches. He received the 3rd Class Order of the Nile in 1915, and the CMG in 1917, and was given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 3 June 1917. Lieutenant Colonel Symes married, in 1913, Violet Colston, youngest daughter of J Felix Brown, and they had a son and a daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Hampshire Regiment |
| Tarver | A L | Captain | He was born 30 August 1871. He joined the Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers 29 October 1890, and after receiving promotion in that regiment to Lieutenant on 6 August 1802, was transferred to the Indian Staff Corps 12 April 1893 served in East Africa, 1895-96, during the operations against the Rebels (Medal); served at Tirah, 1897-98 (Medal with two clasps), became Captain 10 July 1901; was Brigade Major, India, to 18 April 1909; DAAG, Bazar Valley Field Force; DAAG, Mohmand Field Force, 19 April to 1 June 1908. Served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1908; DAAG, 1st Brigade; took part in the operations in the Zakka Khel country (Despatches [London Gazette, 22 May 1908]); also during operation in the Mohmand country. He was mentioned in Despatches and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]: "In recognition of ... services during the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands: Alexander Leigh Tarver, Captain, Indian Army (to bear date 16 July 1908)". He was promoted Major 24 May 1910; was GSO2, India, from 19 April 1909 to 18 April 1911, and 12 March 1913 to 30 November 1915. He served in the European War, 1915—16; was Temporary Lieutenant Colonel from 1 December 1915, until given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 3 June 1916; became Lieutenant Colonel 29 October 1910. On 3 June 1918, he was given the Brevet of Colonel, and was made an ADC to the King. He was GSO1 at Peshawar, India.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Trenchard | H M | Major | He was born 3 February 1873. He entered the Army as Second Lieutenant, Royal Scots Fusiliers, 9 September 1893, being promoted Lieutenant 12 August 1896, and Captain 28 February 1900. He served during the South African War, 1899-1902, and was employed with the Imperial Yeomanry, Bushman Corps; afterwards with the Canadian Scouts. He was dangerously wounded; took part in the operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900. He served with the Mounted Infantry during operations in the Transvaal, July 1901 to January 1902; during operations in Orange River Colony, April to May 1902; during operations in Cape Colony, May 1902. He was given the Brevet of Major 22 August 1902; the Queen's Medal with three clasps, and the King's Medal with two clasps. Captain Trenchard was employed with the West African Frontier Force 24 October 1903 to 3 November 1910. He served in West Africa (Southern Nigeria), 1904; during operations in the Omerri district, in command. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 25 August 1903], and received the Medal with clasp. He was also in command during the patrol through the unsettled portion of the Ibibio and Kwa country in 1904-5, and received a clasp. He again saw active service in West Africa, 1904 to 1905, taking part in the Bende-Onitsha Hinterland Expedition, in command. He received a clasp to the Medal, and was mentioned in Despatches; created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 18 September 1900]: "Hugh Montague Trenchard, Captain and Brevet Major, Royal Scots Fusiliers. In recognition of services during the operations in the Bende-Onitsha Hinterland, Southern Nigeria, November 1905 to April 1906". He was Instructor (graded Squadron Commander), Central Flying School, Royal Flying Corps, 1 October 1912 to 22 September 1913, and Assistant Commandant (graded Squadron Commander), Royal Flying Corps, 23 September 1913 to 6 August 1914. He served during the European War, as Commander (temporary), Royal Flying Corps, MW, 7 August to 8 November 1914, and Commander, Royal Flying Corps, British Expeditionary Force, 9 November 1914 to 24 April 1915. He was given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 18 January 1915; was ADC (extra) to the King 3 June 1915 to 31 December 1916; was given the Brevet of Colonel 3 June 1915; was Brigade Commander, 1st Brigade, Royal Flying Corps, BEF, 25 August 1915 to 23 March 1916, and became Major General 1 January 1917; he was employed under the Air Ministry 3 January 1918, as Chief of the Royal Air Staff, and promoted Air-Marshal, 1919. He was created CB, 1914, and KCB, 1918, and made a Baronet, 1919; was made Commandant of the Legion of Honour: was given the Order of St Anne (3rd Class with Swords), and the Order of King Leopold, and the American Distinguished Service Medal.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Scots Fusiliers |
| Unwin | G B | Brevet Colonel | He was born 9 July 1859. He was educated at Wellington, and entered the 8th Foot as Second Lieutenant 25 May 1878; was transferred to the 13th Foot 29 June 1878; became Lieutenant. Bengal Staff Corps, 28 April 1881, and Captain 25 May 1889. He served with the Zhob Valley Expedition, 1890; served with the Waziristan Expedition, 1894-95 (Medal with clasp); served on the North-West Frontier of India, Tochi, 1897-98 (Medal with clasp). He became Major 25 May 1898; served on the North-West Frontier of India, Waziristan, 1901-2 (clasp). He became Lieutenant Colonel 25 May 1904, and was given the Brevet of Colonel 15 September 1907. He served in the Mohmand Expedition, 1908; received the Medal and clasp; was mentioned in Despatches, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]: "Gaston Bouverie Unwin, Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel, Indian Army. In recognition of services in connection with the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and the Mohmands (to bear date 16 July 1908)". He retired with the rank of Colonel in the Army 17 April 1912. His regiment was the 21st Cavalry. Colonel Unwin married, in 1898, Katherine, eldest daughter of Sir Arthur Fanshawe, KCIE, CSI, CVO, and Louisa, daughter of Captain Chase, and they had two daughters.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Army |
| Ward | A C | Lieutenant | He was born at Rosslyn Hall, Jamaica, West Indies, 15 April 1878, third son of Colonel the Honourable C J Ward, CMG, Member of the Legislative and Privy Councils of Jamaica, and of Mrs Ward. On the maternal side his great-grandfather was J Z Holwell, Governor of Fort William, Calcutta, who so greatly distinguished himself by his bravery and leadership of the gallant defence of the Old Fort of Calcutta in June 1756. He survived the tragedy of the Black Hole; erected a monument to those who perished, and died in London in 1798, aged 87 years. Arthur Ward was educated at Beaumont College, Old Windsor, and joined the 6th (Militia) Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers in 1899. He served in the South African War, 1900-1, and was present at operations in Cape Colony, for which he received the Queen's Medal with two clasps, and a direct commission in the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers (Regulars), as Second Lieutenant, 21 April 1900. He became Lieutenant 27 February 1901, and in 1901 and 1903 was seconded for service under the Colonial Office, taking part in the Aro Expedition, 1901-2, in Southern Nigeria; in Southern Nigeria, 1902; in Southern Nigeria, 1902-3, in operations against the Chief Adukukaiku of Igarra; operations against the Uris and the people of Omonoha and Ebima, with the 3rd Southern Nigerian Frontier Force. For his services he was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 28 October 1904]; received the African General Service Medal with three clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 28 October 1904]: "Arthur Claud Ward, Lieutenant, Lancashire Fusiliers. In recognition of services during the operations in Southern Nigeria, 1903". He became Captain 15 March 1910. Captain Ward served in the European War. On the 26th August 1914, forty-eight hours after landing in France, there was a sudden attack by an overwhelming force of the enemy near Cambrai at dawn on 12th Infantry Brigade, of which his battalion formed part, and it was smothered by machine-gun fire. The battalion held on most gallantly, but had scarcely any artillery to assist them, and had not time to dig themselves in. Captain Ward was trying to assist wounded subalterns when he was killed instantaneously. He had married, in 1906, Ruby, daughter of Colonel R W Mansbridge, of Staines, and they had two daughters: Daphne and Audrey.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Lancashire Fusiliers |
| Waterworth | G F | Lieutenant | He was born 15 April 1879, son of Thomas Waterworth and Mary Ann Waterworth. He was educated at Blundell's School, and entered the Army on 19 September 1900, as a Second Lieutenant in the Warwickshire Regiment; became Lieutenant 8 January 1902. He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1908, in operations in the Mohmand country; was present at the engagement at Matta; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 14 August 1908], and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 24 November 1908]: "In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier against the Mohmands: Gerald Francis Waterworth, Lieutenant, Royal Warwickshire Hegt". He became Captain 15 July 1910; was Adjutant, Indian Volunteers, 26 May 1912 to 1915. Captain Waterworth served in the European War from 1914-17. He was Temporary Major of a Service Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment from August 1915; was promoted Major 1 September 1915; was Temporary Lieutenant Colonel commanding a Territorial Force Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment, April to October 1917. In 1914 he married Annie Farquhar, daughter of Peter Baillie, of Inverness, and they had one daughter, Mary Geraldine Baillie.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Warwickshire Regiment |
| Westmorland | P T | Major | He was born 25 July 1863, son of Colonel J P Westmorland, RE, and Bose Julia, eldest daughter of General Sir Henry Thuillier, CSI, EA. He was educated at Wellington College and Sandhurst, and joined the Army 9 September 1882, as a Second Lieutenant in the Bedfordshire Regiment, in which he was promoted Captain 28 August 1889. He was transferred to the West India Regiment 7 December 1892, and was employed with the Army Pay Department 12 May 1894 to 31 December 1897. He served on the West Coast of Africa, 1894, with the Expedition to the Gambia against Fodey Silah (Despatches [London Gazette, 4 May 1894]; Medal with clasp). Served with the Ashanti Expedition, 1895-96 (Star). He was promoted Major 22 December 1897. Served in the South African War, 1899-1900; Staff Officer, Glencoe, and in command, St Helena (Medal); served, in West Africa, 1901; served with the Expedition up the Gambia (Medal with clasp). He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1908, and took part in the operations in the Mohmand country, for which he was mentioned in Despatches, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]: "Percy Thuillier Westmorland, Major, Royal Warwickshire Regiment In recognition of (his) services in connection with the recent operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands (to bear date 16 July 1908)". Major Westmorland retired from the Service 4 December 1912. He served in the European War from 1914-1916, for which he was mentioned in Despatches and was created a CMG in 1916. He was a Brigade Commander in 1916, and joined the Territorial Force Reserve in 1918, as Lieutenant Colonel. He was one of the 134 descendants of the Reverend C Cardew, DD (1747-1831), Rector of St Erme, Cornwall, who served in the British forces in the Great War.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Warwickshire Regiment |
| Williams | E E | Captain | He was born 4 December 1875, son of the Honourable Sir Hartley Williams and Edith Ellen (died, 1885), daughter of Commissary-General Home. He joined the Army 25 March 1896, as a Second Lieutenant in the Northumberland Fusiliers, in which he was promoted Lieutenant 21 January 1808, and Captain 1 July 1900. He was employed with the West African Frontier Force from 8 April 1899 to 16 October 1904; served in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1900; with the Kaduna Expedition (Despatches [London Gazette, 16 April 1901]; Medal with clasp); served in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1903; during the Kano-Sokoto Campaign (Despatches [London Gazette, July 1903]; Medal with clasp); served in West Africa (Northern Nigeria), 1903—4; during the operations in the Bassa Province against the Okpotos (Despatches [London Gazette, 25 August 1905]; clasp). He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 August 1905]: "Edward Ernest Williams, Captain, The Northumberland Fusiliers. For services during operations in Northern Nigeria, 1903—4". Captain Williams was employed again with the West African Frontier Force from 27 October 1906 to 3 October 1911, serving in command of the Sura Expedition, Northern Nigeria, 1907-8. He, served in the European War; became Temporary Major 29 October 1914. He was killed on 19 August 1915, at the Dardanelles.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Northumberland Fusiliers |
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