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EnglishF PMajorSlightly wounded. Zuikerbosch, 21 July 1900
2nd Battalion.
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
EnglishF PLieutenant ColonelHe 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
EnglishFrederick30860TrooperSource: QSA Medal Rolls15th Company, 5th Btn, IY
EnglishFrederick PaulLieutenant ColonelQSA (6) QSA known to exist
Source: List of QSAs with the clasp Talana from the Talana book
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
EnglishG965TrooperDischarged 25 Feb 01 completion of service
Source: Nominal roll in WO127
South African Light Horse
EnglishG2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls
Royal Irish Rifles
EnglishG W34874TrooperSource: QSA Medal Rolls75th Company, 18th Btn, IY
EnglishGeorge28881PrivateSource: Nominal roll in WO127Rand Rifles
EnglishGeorge Edward41294TrooperNo known Company. Served in 33rd Btn IY
Source: QSA Medal Rolls
Imperial Yeomanry
EnglishH2368SapperTo Provisional Company 11 Sep 1902. To Army Reserve. QSA (3) sent 31 Mar 1903 and KSA sent 19 Jan 1904.

QSA (3) CC OFS Tr. KSA

TNA ref 158/100:314/129
Royal Engineers, Fortress Company, 47th
EnglishH25325TrooperDied of disease. Krugersdorp, 27 March 1901
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll
Kitchener's Horse
EnglishH3459CorporalQSA (3). Also Scottish Horse No. 538.
Source: QSA medal rolls
13th Hussars
EnglishH25325TrooperDemise: Died of disease 27 Mar 1901
Place: Krugersdorp
Source: In Memoriam by S Watt
Kitchener's Horse
EnglishH JSource: QSA and KSA medal rollsSouth African Constabulary
EnglishH W538Orderly Room Sergeant1st Battalion
Source: QSA Medal Rolls
Scottish Horse
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