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39^ War Services of the Colonels.
patclies, Brevet of Lt.Colocel, Medal with two Clasps). Served in the South African war in command of the
2nd Battalion The Queen's from 14th November 1S99 to 18th April 1900, and was pre -em at the relief of Ladysmith,
including the action at Coleuso (15th December 1895). the operations of 17th to 24th January igoo.and the action at
Spion Kop ; operations on Tugela Heights (14th to 27th February 1903), action at Pietcr's Hill ; operations in >"atal
(March to June 1900), including action nt Lring's Nek 6th to 9th Jane 1900) (four times mentioned in despatches,
Brevet of Colonel, CB., Medal with five Clasps).
Ui Colonel Codrington served in the Egyptian war of 18S2 as Aide do Camp to Lieut.Gcneral Willis
Commanding 1st Division, and was present in the engagements at El Magfar, Tel-el-Mahuta, and Kassasin
(6th September), and at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (mentioned in despatches, Medal with Clasp, 5th Class of the
Medjidic, and Khedive's Star). Served in the South Africm war in 1899-1901 in command of the 1st Battalion
Coldstream Guards, and took part in the advance on Klmberley, including the actions at Belmont, Ensliu, Mod-
der River, and Magersfontein— wounded ; thj operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to March 1903, inelu ling
the actions at Poplar Grove and Driefontein— severely wounded 23rd March ; alterwards commanded a Column
(twice mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Colonel, Mj'dul with three Clasps).
1*5 Colonel Blomfield served in the campaign in the Soudan under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1898 with the 2nd
Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, and mi< present at the tattle of Khartoum (mentioned iu despatches, DSO.
British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with Clasp). Was also present during the occupation of Crete in 1898. Served
in the South African war in 1899-1901 in cornniind of the 2nd Battilion Lancashire Fusiliers with the Ladysmith
Relief Force, and cook part in the operations of 17th to 21th January 190D including th 1 engagement at Spion Kop —
severely wounded (Brevet of Colonel). Iu ommandof the 2n I Battalion during the" operations in the South
Eastern Transvaal, July to Nov. iom; appointed to command Dundee Sub-District, Nov. 1900 (twice mentioned
in despatches, Brevet of Colonel, Medal with four Clasps).
wi> Colonel W. 3. Sparkes .-erved with th; Don.; >!a Expeditimary Pore - ) under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1395 iu
command of the 4th Soudanese Battalion including the engagement at Firket and the operations at llafir (men-
tioned in despatches, Brevet of Maior, Khedive's Medal with two Clasps). Served in the Nil: Expedition in 1897
(Clasp to Khedive's Medali ; and in 1391, including the battles of Atbira and Khartoum (twice mentioned iu
despatches, Brevet of Lt. Colonel, 4th Class Osmanieh, British Medal, and tivo Clasp* to Khedive's Medal;. Also
served in the Nile Expedition in 1899 (Cla-p to Khedive's Medal).
W Colonel H. J. Nason served in the operations in tho Soudan in 1889 including the engagements at Arguiu
(wounded) and Toski (Medal with Clasp, 4th Class of the Madjidie. and Khedive's Star). Ser\ ed svith the Dongola
Expeditionary Force under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1896 as Brigade Major 1st Brigade, including the engage-
ment at Firket and the operations at llafir (mentioned iu despatches, British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with
two Clasps): in the operations in 1897 (Clasp); and in 189S, including the battles of the Atbara and KharDum
(mentioned in despatches) and the defeat of Ahmed Fedil's Army (mentioned in despatches Brevet of Lt Colonel,
DSO., and two Clasps to Khedive's Med-il). Served in the Nile Expedition in 1895 in the first alvanee against
the Khalifa Urd Class Osmanieh, Cla<p to Khedive's Medal).
ids Colonel C. T. E. Metcalfe served with the Burmese Etpeiition in 18S6-S7 (Medal with Clasp). Served in the
campaign on the North West Frontier of India under Sir William Lookhart in 1897-9S w.th the 31- i Battalion Rifle
Brigade (Medal with Clasp). Served ir. the South African war in 1893-1931 in command of tin 2a IBattalion Ritie_
Brigade, and took part in the operations in Xatal in 1893, including trie action at Lo ubard's Kop ; the defence of
Ladysmith, including the sortie of 10th Dee. 1890 and the action of 6th Jan. 1900; the operations iu Natal, March
to June 1900, including the action at Laing's Nek ; and in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov., in-
cluding the action at Belfast (twice mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Colonei).
150 Colonel C. W. Park serve 1 in the Afghan war in 1879-80 as Adjutant of the 2nd Battalion nth Regiment, in
Southern Afghani-tan (Medal). Served iii the South African war in 1839-1902, iu command of the 1st Battalion
Devonshire Regiment, and took part in the operations in Natal in 1899, including the actions at Elandslaagte,
Bietfontein, and Lombard's Kop ; the defence of Ladysmith, including the sortie of the 7th Dec. 1899 aad the
action of 6th Jan. 1900 ; afterwards commanded a Column (twice mentioned in despatches, appointed Aide Camp,
to the King, Brevet of Colonel, Medal with three Clasps).
152 Colonel Charles Bu-roughs served in tie openti > is in AMivnti ia 1900, and was present at the relief of
Kumasi — slightly wounded (mentioned in despatches. Brevet of Colonel).
154 Colonel R. J. F. Banfield servei in the South African war in 1899-1900, and boik part in the operations in
the Orange Free State, Feb. to May 1900, including the operations at Paardeberg — severely wounded 18th Feb.
(mentioned iu despatches. CB., Medal with five Clasps).
155 Colonel R. H. W. H. Harris served with the 70th Regiment in the Afghan war in 1818-70 with the Thull
Chotiali Field Force under Major General Biddulph (Medal). Also served in the Mahsood Wnze'eree Expedition
in i88r as Superintendent of Army Signalling to Brigadier General Gordon's Column (mentioned in despatches!.
Served in the South African war of 1839-1900 in command of the 2nd Battalion East Surrey Re anient, and took
part in the relief of Ladysmith, including the aetion at Colenso ; operations of the 171I1 to 24th Jan, 1903. includ-
ing the action at Spicn Kop ; the 5th to 7th Feb., including the ac'ion at Vaal Krtntz; and on Tugela Heights,
14th to 27th Feb. — verv severely wounded (mentioned in despatches. CB., Medal with two Casus).
J-w Colonel R. D. B. Rutherford served in the Afghan war of 1878-79 in the Transport Department (Medal).
Served in the expedition to the Soadan in 1S84 with the 1st Battalion York and Laneaster Regiment, and was
present in the engagement at Temai (Medal with Clasp, and Khedive's Star). Served in the campaign on the
North West Frontier of India under Sir William Lockhart in 1897-98 in command of the 2nd Battalion Highland
Light Infantry, and took part in the operations of the Malakand and Buner Field Forces, including the forcing of
the Tanga Pass (mentioned in despatches, Medal with Clasp).
157 Colonel J. B. Forstcr served in the Nile Expedition in 1384-85 (Medal with Clap, Khedive's Star). Served
in the operations on the North West Frontier of India in 1897-98 with the Kurrum Koliat Force (Med-il with two
Clasps).
158 Colonel Townley served as Adjutant of 1 st Batt. 12th Foot in t^ie Afghan war of 1878-80, and was present in the
engagement at Ali Boghan, occupation of tbe Lughman Valley, and expedition against the Khugianis (Medal).
159 Lt.Colonel Hunt served with the Cameron Highlanders throughout the Egyptian war of 1882, and was
present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (mentioned in despatches. Brevet of Major, Medal with Clasp, 4th Class of
the Medjidie.and Khedive's Star); also served throughout the Nile Expedition in 1884-85 with the Cameron
Highlanders (Clasp). Served throughout the operations of the Soudan Frontier Field Force in 1885-86 with the
Cameron Highlanders, and was uresent at Kosheh during its investment and in the engagement at Giniss.
100 Colonel Satterthwaite served with the 8:st Regiment in the Afghan war in i37b-79, and was present at the
capture of Ali Musjid (Medal with Clasp).
161 Colonel Douglas Dawson served in the Egyptian warof 1882, first with the 2nd Battalion Co!dstreani_Guards
and afterwards with the Mounted Infantry, and was present in the engagements at Tel-el-Muhuta and Kassasin
(9th September), ami at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir and capture of Cairo (Medal with Clasp, 5th Class of the Medjidie
and Khedive's Star). Served in the Nile Expedition in 1884-85 with the Guards Camel Regiment, was Staff Officer
to Colonel Boscawen while in command of the column, and was present at the actions at Abu Klea and El Gut at,
in the reconnaissance to Metanimeli , and at the attack on the wounded convoy (two Clasps).
1 ; - Colonel C. L. Woollcombe served with the 1st Battalion King's Own Borderers in the Afghan war of 1878-80, first
with the Peshawur Val lev Field Force under Lie -t. General Maude, and afterwards with the Kbyber Line Force
under Lieut. General Bright (Medal). Served as Adjutant 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers ^in the
Chin-Lushai Expedition in 1889-90 with the Burmah C lumn tinder Brigadier General Symons (Medal with Clasp).
Served with the Cuitral Relief Force under Sir E. Low in 1895 as Brigade Major to 2nd Brigade (Medal with Clasp).
Served in the operations on the North West Frontier of India in 1897-98 as Assistant A.ljutin, General, and took
part iu the operations of the Mohmand Field Force; served also with the Tirah Expeditionary Force (mentioned
in despatches, Brevet of L-.Cotoael. two Cla'ps).
-1G3 Colonel Gordon served in the Afgaan war in 1880 with the 15th Hussars (Medal). Served in the Boer
war of 1 38i as Adjutant isth Hussars. Served with the Bechuanaland Expedition in 1834-85 under Sir Charles
W T arren as Adjutant of Methuen's Horse. Served with the Burmese Expedition in 1887 (mentioned in despatches,
patclies, Brevet of Lt.Colocel, Medal with two Clasps). Served in the South African war in command of the
2nd Battalion The Queen's from 14th November 1S99 to 18th April 1900, and was pre -em at the relief of Ladysmith,
including the action at Coleuso (15th December 1895). the operations of 17th to 24th January igoo.and the action at
Spion Kop ; operations on Tugela Heights (14th to 27th February 1903), action at Pietcr's Hill ; operations in >"atal
(March to June 1900), including action nt Lring's Nek 6th to 9th Jane 1900) (four times mentioned in despatches,
Brevet of Colonel, CB., Medal with five Clasps).
Ui Colonel Codrington served in the Egyptian war of 18S2 as Aide do Camp to Lieut.Gcneral Willis
Commanding 1st Division, and was present in the engagements at El Magfar, Tel-el-Mahuta, and Kassasin
(6th September), and at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (mentioned in despatches, Medal with Clasp, 5th Class of the
Medjidic, and Khedive's Star). Served in the South Africm war in 1899-1901 in command of the 1st Battalion
Coldstream Guards, and took part in the advance on Klmberley, including the actions at Belmont, Ensliu, Mod-
der River, and Magersfontein— wounded ; thj operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to March 1903, inelu ling
the actions at Poplar Grove and Driefontein— severely wounded 23rd March ; alterwards commanded a Column
(twice mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Colonel, Mj'dul with three Clasps).
1*5 Colonel Blomfield served in the campaign in the Soudan under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1898 with the 2nd
Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, and mi< present at the tattle of Khartoum (mentioned iu despatches, DSO.
British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with Clasp). Was also present during the occupation of Crete in 1898. Served
in the South African war in 1899-1901 in cornniind of the 2nd Battilion Lancashire Fusiliers with the Ladysmith
Relief Force, and cook part in the operations of 17th to 21th January 190D including th 1 engagement at Spion Kop —
severely wounded (Brevet of Colonel). Iu ommandof the 2n I Battalion during the" operations in the South
Eastern Transvaal, July to Nov. iom; appointed to command Dundee Sub-District, Nov. 1900 (twice mentioned
in despatches, Brevet of Colonel, Medal with four Clasps).
wi> Colonel W. 3. Sparkes .-erved with th; Don.; >!a Expeditimary Pore - ) under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1395 iu
command of the 4th Soudanese Battalion including the engagement at Firket and the operations at llafir (men-
tioned in despatches, Brevet of Maior, Khedive's Medal with two Clasps). Served in the Nil: Expedition in 1897
(Clasp to Khedive's Medali ; and in 1391, including the battles of Atbira and Khartoum (twice mentioned iu
despatches, Brevet of Lt. Colonel, 4th Class Osmanieh, British Medal, and tivo Clasp* to Khedive's Medal;. Also
served in the Nile Expedition in 1899 (Cla-p to Khedive's Medal).
W Colonel H. J. Nason served in the operations in tho Soudan in 1889 including the engagements at Arguiu
(wounded) and Toski (Medal with Clasp, 4th Class of the Madjidie. and Khedive's Star). Ser\ ed svith the Dongola
Expeditionary Force under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1896 as Brigade Major 1st Brigade, including the engage-
ment at Firket and the operations at llafir (mentioned iu despatches, British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with
two Clasps): in the operations in 1897 (Clasp); and in 189S, including the battles of the Atbara and KharDum
(mentioned in despatches) and the defeat of Ahmed Fedil's Army (mentioned in despatches Brevet of Lt Colonel,
DSO., and two Clasps to Khedive's Med-il). Served in the Nile Expedition in 1895 in the first alvanee against
the Khalifa Urd Class Osmanieh, Cla<p to Khedive's Medal).
ids Colonel C. T. E. Metcalfe served with the Burmese Etpeiition in 18S6-S7 (Medal with Clasp). Served in the
campaign on the North West Frontier of India under Sir William Lookhart in 1897-9S w.th the 31- i Battalion Rifle
Brigade (Medal with Clasp). Served ir. the South African war in 1893-1931 in command of tin 2a IBattalion Ritie_
Brigade, and took part in the operations in Xatal in 1893, including trie action at Lo ubard's Kop ; the defence of
Ladysmith, including the sortie of 10th Dee. 1890 and the action of 6th Jan. 1900; the operations iu Natal, March
to June 1900, including the action at Laing's Nek ; and in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov., in-
cluding the action at Belfast (twice mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Colonei).
150 Colonel C. W. Park serve 1 in the Afghan war in 1879-80 as Adjutant of the 2nd Battalion nth Regiment, in
Southern Afghani-tan (Medal). Served iii the South African war in 1839-1902, iu command of the 1st Battalion
Devonshire Regiment, and took part in the operations in Natal in 1899, including the actions at Elandslaagte,
Bietfontein, and Lombard's Kop ; the defence of Ladysmith, including the sortie of the 7th Dec. 1899 aad the
action of 6th Jan. 1900 ; afterwards commanded a Column (twice mentioned in despatches, appointed Aide Camp,
to the King, Brevet of Colonel, Medal with three Clasps).
152 Colonel Charles Bu-roughs served in tie openti > is in AMivnti ia 1900, and was present at the relief of
Kumasi — slightly wounded (mentioned in despatches. Brevet of Colonel).
154 Colonel R. J. F. Banfield servei in the South African war in 1899-1900, and boik part in the operations in
the Orange Free State, Feb. to May 1900, including the operations at Paardeberg — severely wounded 18th Feb.
(mentioned iu despatches. CB., Medal with five Clasps).
155 Colonel R. H. W. H. Harris served with the 70th Regiment in the Afghan war in 1818-70 with the Thull
Chotiali Field Force under Major General Biddulph (Medal). Also served in the Mahsood Wnze'eree Expedition
in i88r as Superintendent of Army Signalling to Brigadier General Gordon's Column (mentioned in despatches!.
Served in the South African war of 1839-1900 in command of the 2nd Battalion East Surrey Re anient, and took
part in the relief of Ladysmith, including the aetion at Colenso ; operations of the 171I1 to 24th Jan, 1903. includ-
ing the action at Spicn Kop ; the 5th to 7th Feb., including the ac'ion at Vaal Krtntz; and on Tugela Heights,
14th to 27th Feb. — verv severely wounded (mentioned in despatches. CB., Medal with two Casus).
J-w Colonel R. D. B. Rutherford served in the Afghan war of 1878-79 in the Transport Department (Medal).
Served in the expedition to the Soadan in 1S84 with the 1st Battalion York and Laneaster Regiment, and was
present in the engagement at Temai (Medal with Clasp, and Khedive's Star). Served in the campaign on the
North West Frontier of India under Sir William Lockhart in 1897-98 in command of the 2nd Battalion Highland
Light Infantry, and took part in the operations of the Malakand and Buner Field Forces, including the forcing of
the Tanga Pass (mentioned in despatches, Medal with Clasp).
157 Colonel J. B. Forstcr served in the Nile Expedition in 1384-85 (Medal with Clap, Khedive's Star). Served
in the operations on the North West Frontier of India in 1897-98 with the Kurrum Koliat Force (Med-il with two
Clasps).
158 Colonel Townley served as Adjutant of 1 st Batt. 12th Foot in t^ie Afghan war of 1878-80, and was present in the
engagement at Ali Boghan, occupation of tbe Lughman Valley, and expedition against the Khugianis (Medal).
159 Lt.Colonel Hunt served with the Cameron Highlanders throughout the Egyptian war of 1882, and was
present at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (mentioned in despatches. Brevet of Major, Medal with Clasp, 4th Class of
the Medjidie.and Khedive's Star); also served throughout the Nile Expedition in 1884-85 with the Cameron
Highlanders (Clasp). Served throughout the operations of the Soudan Frontier Field Force in 1885-86 with the
Cameron Highlanders, and was uresent at Kosheh during its investment and in the engagement at Giniss.
100 Colonel Satterthwaite served with the 8:st Regiment in the Afghan war in i37b-79, and was present at the
capture of Ali Musjid (Medal with Clasp).
161 Colonel Douglas Dawson served in the Egyptian warof 1882, first with the 2nd Battalion Co!dstreani_Guards
and afterwards with the Mounted Infantry, and was present in the engagements at Tel-el-Muhuta and Kassasin
(9th September), ami at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir and capture of Cairo (Medal with Clasp, 5th Class of the Medjidie
and Khedive's Star). Served in the Nile Expedition in 1884-85 with the Guards Camel Regiment, was Staff Officer
to Colonel Boscawen while in command of the column, and was present at the actions at Abu Klea and El Gut at,
in the reconnaissance to Metanimeli , and at the attack on the wounded convoy (two Clasps).
1 ; - Colonel C. L. Woollcombe served with the 1st Battalion King's Own Borderers in the Afghan war of 1878-80, first
with the Peshawur Val lev Field Force under Lie -t. General Maude, and afterwards with the Kbyber Line Force
under Lieut. General Bright (Medal). Served as Adjutant 1st Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers ^in the
Chin-Lushai Expedition in 1889-90 with the Burmah C lumn tinder Brigadier General Symons (Medal with Clasp).
Served with the Cuitral Relief Force under Sir E. Low in 1895 as Brigade Major to 2nd Brigade (Medal with Clasp).
Served in the operations on the North West Frontier of India in 1897-98 as Assistant A.ljutin, General, and took
part iu the operations of the Mohmand Field Force; served also with the Tirah Expeditionary Force (mentioned
in despatches, Brevet of L-.Cotoael. two Cla'ps).
-1G3 Colonel Gordon served in the Afgaan war in 1880 with the 15th Hussars (Medal). Served in the Boer
war of 1 38i as Adjutant isth Hussars. Served with the Bechuanaland Expedition in 1834-85 under Sir Charles
W T arren as Adjutant of Methuen's Horse. Served with the Burmese Expedition in 1887 (mentioned in despatches,
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