| Cartwright | Francis Lennox | | Captain | CARTWRIGHT, FRANCIS LENNOX, Captain, was born 27 March, 1874, fifth son of Right Honourable Sir R J Cartwright, GCMG, PC. He was educated at Bishop Ridley College; St Catherine's, Canada, and Queen's University, Kingston, Canada; became Captain 14th Battalion Princess of Wales's Own Rifles, Canadian Militia, in 1896; joined the North-West Mounted Police in 1897; served in Yukon and NW Territories. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902, in Lord Strathcona's Horse, taking part in operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, 10 July to 29 November 1900, including actions at Belfast (26 and 27 August) and Lydenberg (5 to 8 September); operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including actions at Frederickstad (17 to 25 October); operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Francis Lennox Cartwright, Captain, Lord Strathcona's Horse. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, Warrant, etc, were sent to the Commander-in-Chief in South Africa; returned by Lord Kitchener to be forwarded to the Governor-General, Canada; sent to Colonial Office for transmission to Canada, and presented by the Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories 29 November 1901. He returned to NW Mounted Police, 1901; retired in 1904; became Captain, 5th Field Battery, Canadian Artillery, 1906; Captain, Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), 1910; appointed Inspector NW Mounted Police, Canada. He served in the European War, 1914-16 and was given the Brevet of Major 1 July 1915. He married, in 1901, Ada Maria Carlos, eldest daughter of Augustus F Perkins, of Oak Dene, Holmwood, Surrey.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Canada contingent |
