| Burnett | John Chaplyn | | Captain | BURNETT, JOHN CHAPLYN, Captain, was born 24 December 1863, son of Charles Mountford Burnett and Emily Jane Chaplyn. He was educated privately. He entered the Army 15 February 1884; became Captain, 1893; served in the South African War 1900-1902, as Captain, first in the Pompoms, afterwards as Staff Officer, Dynamite Factory, Middelfontein, near Johannesburg; taking part in the operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg and Pretoria; during operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including action at Reit Vlei; during operations in the Transvaal, April to September 1901, and October 1901, to May 1902; during operations in the Orange River Colony; operations on the Zululand Frontier of Natal. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "John Chaplyn Burnett, Captain, Royal Garrison Artillery. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the King 18 December 1902; the Warrant sent 6 January 1903. He became Major 1 October 1902, and retired from the Royal Garrison Artillery 5 May 1909, and joined the Reserve of Officers. Major Burnett took part in the European War, 1914-1917. Commanded Garrison Artillery Company at Pembroke Dock, 1914-1915; volunteered for Khartoum, Sudan, 1915; was invalided home. Served in Ministry of Munitions as Safety Service Officer in No 1 NFF, Leeds. DSO, OBE (m), QSA (3) CC OFS Joh (Maj RA), KSA (2) (Capt RGA), BWM. Haywards 1978 £375.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Garrison Artillery |
