Carleton | J | | | 2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Gordon Highlanders |
Carleton | J | | | 2nd Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | Royal Irish Rifles |
Carleton | L R | | Captain | MID LG: 17 June 1902, page: 3974. Source: General Kitchener. 8 April 1902. Re: General mentions
This page contains all the London Gazette pages for the Boer War | Essex Regiment |
Carleton | Lancelot Richard | | Captain | CARLETON, LANCELOT RICHARD, Captain, was born 15 September 1861, fourth son of Colonel G Carleton, RA. He was educated at Rugby School; Cheltenham College and Sandhurst; entered the Essex Regiment 10 May 1882, as Lieutenant; was Adjutant, Essex Regiment, 15 September 1886 to 14 September 1890, and became Captain 1 July 1888. He was DAAG, North-Western District, 14 August 1897 to 17 December 1899. Captain Carleton served in the South African War, as Brigade Major, Infantry Brigade, 18 December 1899 to 11 April, 1901; as DAAG 12 April 1901 to 23 June 1902; as DAAG 24 June to 22 October 1902. He took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including action at Karee Siding, Vet River (6 May) and Zand River; served during the operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including action near Johannesburg; again in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 17 June 1902]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps, and the King's Medal with two clasps. He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June, 1902]: "Lancelot Richard Carleton, Captain, Essex Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was invested by the King 18 December 1902. He was promoted to Major 16 May 1902; was Officer, Company of Gentleman Cadets, Royal Military College, 16 August 1907 to 7 August 1908; Commander, Company of Gentleman Cadets, Royal Military College, 27 January 1904 to 17 April, 1906. He became Lieutenant Colonel 16 May 1910, and Colonel 16 December 1913. He retired 15 September 1918, with the honorary rank of Brigadier General.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Essex Regiment |
Carleton | P | 6014 | Private | Severely wounded. Bethlehem, 6 July 1900
1st Battalion. Died 23 July
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll | Royal Munster Fusiliers |
Carleton | P | 6014 | Private | 1st Battalion
Demise: Died of wounds 23 Jul 1900
Place: Bethlehem
Source: In Memoriam by S Watt | Royal Munster Fusiliers |
Carleton | P | | | 1st Battalion
Source: Medal rolls | Royal Munster Fusiliers |
Carleton | R | 4696 | Private | QSA (3).
Source: QSA medal rolls | 18th (Victoria Mary, Prince of Wales's Own) Hussar |
Carleton | Vesey | 8311 | Private | Source: QSA Medal Rolls | 49th Company, 9th Btn, IY |
Carleton | W | 3626 | Private | Killed in action. Karee Siding, 29 March 1900
1st Battalion.
Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll | King's Own Scottish Borderers |
Carleton | W | | | 1st Battalion
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | King's Own Scottish Borderers |
Carleton | W | 3626 | Private | 1st Battalion
Demise: Killed in action 29 Mar 1900
Place: Karee
Source: In Memoriam by S Watt | King's Own Scottish Borderers |
Carleton | W | | | A Division
Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | South African Constabulary |
Carlett | C G | | | Source: QSA and KSA rolls | Cape Garrison Artillery |
Carlett | H | | | Source: QSA and KSA medal rolls | New Zealand, 4th Contingent |
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