| Boon | George | | Honorary Lieutenant | BOON, GEORGE, Lieutenant, was born in Norfolk 9 Sept, 1846, son of Charles Boon, Farmer, and Elizabeth, his wife. He was educated at Great Yarmouth, and joined the Army 2 July 1864. He saw service in the Perak Expedition, 1875-76, receiving the Medal and clasp. He was given a commission in the East Kent Regiment 24 June, 1891, and served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902, being employed from 18 August 1900, with the Army Service Corps. He was present, at the Relief of Kimberley; operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 February 1900); actions at Poplar Grove and Driefontein; operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900; operations in Orange River Colony, May and June 1900; operations in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to December 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps: the King's Medal with two clasps, and was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "George Boon, Quartermaster (Honorary Lieutenant), The Buffs, East Kent Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He retired from the East Kent Regiment 14 December 1901, with the honorary rank of Captain conferred 24 June, 1901. In 1871 he married Sarah Turgate Easter and their children were: Ernest, born 5 October 1875; Arthur, born 30 April, 1877; Edgar, born 3 November 1879, and Charles, born 14 August 1882.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Buffs) East Kent Regiment |
