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BlakeneyHerbert NorwoodCaptainBLAKENEY, HERBERT NORWOOD, Captain, was born 30 April, 1871, son of Colonel Henry Blakeney. He entered the Middlesex Regiment 29 November 1890, becoming Lieutenant 11 May 1892, and Captain 17 February 1900. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902, employed with Mounted Infantry and attached to the Army Service Corps, and was present at operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain), Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including operations near Pretoria, Johannesburg and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June); operations in Orange River Colony (May to 29 November 1900), including actions at Bethlehem (6 and 7 July), Wittebergen (1 to 29 July), Ladybrand (2 to 5 September) and Bothaville; operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900; operations in Cape Colony, north of Orange River; operations in the Transvaal, July to September. 1901; operations in Orange River Colony, 30 November 1900, to July 1901; operations in Cape Colony, July 1901 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Herbert Norwood Blakeney, Captain, Middlesex Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant, etc, were sent to the GOC, Natal District, and presented by Colonel Dunlop at Newcastle, Natal, 28 December 1902. He was promoted to Major 27 May 1905. Major Blakeney served in the European War from 1914, as Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Service Battalion Middlesex Regiment, 5 February to 29 September 1916; became Lieutenant Colonel 28 September 1916; in command, Service Battalion Middlesex Regiment, 28 September 1916. He was wounded, and was created a CMG in 1918.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)
(Duke of Cambridge's Own) Middlesex Regiment
BlakeneyJSource: Medal roll for the SAGS, 1877-79Natal Naval Volunteers
BlakeneyJTrooperBSACM Rhodesia 1896 (0).
Source: BSACM rolls
Bulawayo Field Force
BlakeneyJLieutenantFrontier Wars. SAGS (1) 1877-8-9. 5th BattalionNatal Native Contingent
BlakeneyJPrivateFrontier Wars. SAGS (1) 1877-8. Medal returnedPrince Alfred Guard Rifle Volunteers
BlakeneyJSource: QSA and KSA medal rollsColdstream Guards
BlakeneyJohnGunnerBSACM Rhodesia 1896 (0).
Source: BSACM rolls
Bulawayo Field Force
BlakeneyJohn2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
BlakeneyMSergeantBSACM Rhodesia 1896 (0).
Source: BSACM rolls
Bulawayo Field Force
BlakeneyMTrooperBSACM Rhodesia 1896 (0).
Source: BSACM rolls
Gifford's Horse
BlakeneyM C P1st Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA rolls
Imperial Light Horse
BlakeneyMichael Charles Patrick1073Sergeant1st Battalion
Source: Nominal roll in WO127
Imperial Light Horse
BlakeneyMichael Charles PatrickTrooperSource: Nominal roll in WO127Rhodesia Regiment
BlakeneyMichael Chas Patrick1st Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA rolls
Imperial Light Horse
BlakeneyRTrooperServed 19/10/1899 to 13 Mar 00 NOK: Mrs Blakeney James Place Broughty Ferry Dundee NB. Discharged B P
Source: Nominal roll in WO127
Bethune's Mounted Infantry
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