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I55 a H^ {The King's) Hust-ars.
May and June 1900, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth to 12th June.
Also took part in the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including the action at
Belfast, 26th and 27th Aug. (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Colonel).
3 Major O'Brien served in the Afghan war in 1880, and was present with the 1st Punjab Cavalry in the affair at
Padkao Shana (mentioned in Brigadier General Palliser's despatch). Was attached to the 15th Sikhs as a volunteer
in the march from Cabul to Candahar under Sir Frederick Roberts, and was engaged in the reconnaissance on the
31st August and in the battle of Candahar (Medal with Clasp, and Bronze Decoration). Served in the South African
war in 1899-1900 (Bt. of Lt.Col.). Served in the South African war in 1889-1901, and was present at the relief < [
Ladysmith, including the operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at Vaal Krantz ; the operations on Tugela
Heights, 14th to 27th Feb. 1900, and engagement at Pieter's Hill. Also took part in the operations in the Orang't
Free State ; and in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including engagements near Pretoria and Diamond Hill,
nth to 12th June. He was in command of the 14th Hussars from 5th June 1901 (mentioned in despatches, Breve',
of Lt. Colonel).
4 Major Richardson served with the Seaforth Highlanders in the Egyptian war of 1882, and was present in the
engagement at Chalouf and at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir (Medal with Clasp, and Khedive's Star). Served throughout
the Nile Expedition in 1884-85 with the 20th Hussars Troop Light Camel Regiment, including the operations of
the Desert Column (Clasp). Served with the Egyptian Frontier Field Force in 1885-86, and was present in the engage-
ment at Giniss. Served in the South African war in 1899-1901 on the Staff, and was present at the relief of Kimber-
ley ; and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to March 1900, including those at Paardeberg,
17th to 26th Feb., and the engagements at Poplar Grove and Driefontein.
5 Lt. Colonel Brown served in the South African war in 1899-1902, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including the operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900 and action at Vaal Krantz. He took part in the operations on Tugela
Heights, 14th to 27th Feb., and the action at Pieter's Hill; the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to
May 1900, including engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; and in the Transvaal in May and
June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June. Also took part
in the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th November, including actions at Belfast, 2(jt&
and 27th August. In command of 14th Hussars from 20th November 1900 to 5th June 1901 (mentioned in despatches,
Brevet of Lt.Colonel, and FC). Was awarded the Victoria Cross for the following act : " On the 13th October,
1900, at Geluk, when the enemy were within 400 yards, and bringing a heavy fire to bear, Major Brown, seeing that
Sergeant Hersey's horse was shot, stopped behind the last squadron as it was retiring, and helped Sergeant Hersey
to mount behind him, carrying him for about three-quarters of a mile to a place of safety. He did this under a heavy
fire: Major Brown afterwards enabled Lieut. Browne, 14th Hussars, to mount, by holding his horse, which was very
restive under the heavy fire. Lieutenant Browne could not otherwise have mounted. Subsequently Major Brown
carried Lance Corporal Trumpeter Leigh out of action." , ■
Major Tickell served in the operations in Uganda in 1898, and took part in several engagements (mentioned in
despatches, DSO., and Medal with Clasp). Served in the South African war in 1899-1900 as Special Service Officer
(mentioned in despatches).
10 Captain Brooksbank served in the South African war in 1899-1901, and was present at the relief of Kimberley :
and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including the engagements at
Paardeberg, 17th to 26th Feb., and actions at Poplar Grove and Driefontein.
13 Captain Prevost served in the South African war in 1899-1901 on the Staff, and was employed with Remount
Depot and as Railway and Station Staff Officer at De Aar.
u Captain Tottenham served in the South African war in 1899-1902, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th
to 27th Feb. 1900, and engagement at Pieter's Hill ; and the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May
1900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River. Also took part in the operations in the
Transvaal in May and June 1900, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and
12th June ; and in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th November 1900, including action at Belfast,
26th and 27th August (mentioned in despatches, and DSO.).
15 Captain Henry served in the South African war in 1900-02, and was present at the relief of Kimberley; ana
took part in the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including engagements at Paarde-
berg, 17th to 26th Feb., and the actions at Poplar Grove and Driefontein.
10 Captain Lawrence served in the operations in the Niger Territories in 1898, including the Benin Hinterland
and Siama Expeditions (mentioned in despatches, DSO., and Medal with Clasp). Served in the South African war
in 1899-1901, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith, including operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at
Vaal Krantz ; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th to 27th Feb. 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill ; the operations
in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ;
the operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and
Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June ; and the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to November
1900, including actions at Belfast, 26th and 27th August. Served as Adjutant of the 14th Hussarsduring 1900, and
from 1st Jan. to 14th Aug. 1901 (twice mentioned in despatches, and Brevet of Major). "
J 7 Captain Tilney served in the South African war in 1900-01, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith ; took
part in the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th to 27th Feb. 1900, and the action at Pieter's Hill ; the operations
in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand
River; the operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and
Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June; and in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th November IQCC,
including action at Belfast, 26th and 27th August.
18 Captain Hill-Whitson served in the South African war in 1889-1900, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including the operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at Vaal Krantz ; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th
to 27th Feb. 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill; the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 19CO,
including engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; the operations in the Transvaal in May and
June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June; and in the
Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th Nov. 1900, including engagement at Belfast, 26th and 27th August
(twice mentioned in despatches). .
1 9 Lieut. Blackett served in the South African war in 1899-190^ and was present at the relief of Ladysmith, in-
cluding operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th
to 27th Feb. 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill : and in the Orange Free State from Feb. to May 1900, including
engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River. . _
20 Lieut. Jameson served in the South African war in 1900-01, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith. including
operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900. and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th to 27th
Feb. 1900, and action at Pieter's Hill: Also took part in the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb. to
May 1900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River; in the Transvaal in May and J u ^ e
1900, including engagements near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June; and in the
Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to 29th Nov. 1900, including action at Belfast, 26th and 27th Aug.
21 Lieut. Philipson-Stow served in the South African war in 1901.
22 Lieut: Campbell served in the South African war in 1899-1901, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tugela Heights, 14th to
27th Feb: rgoo, and action at Pieter's Hill ; the operations in the Orange Free State from Feb: to May 1900 including
engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; the operations in the Transvaal in May and June 190c,
including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June; and in the Iransvaal,
east of Pretoria, from July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast, 26th and 27th Aug. Served as Adjutant
of the 14th Hussars from 14th Aug. to 3rst December 1901 (mentioned in despatches, DSO.).
23 Lieut. Wright served in the South African war in 1900-01, and was present at the relief of Ladysmith, including
the operations of 5th to 7th Feb. 1900, and action at Vaal Krantz; the operations on Tueela Heights, 14th to 271S1
Feb. 1900, and engagement at Pieter's Hill ; the operations in the Orange Free State, April and May 1900, inc uding
engagements at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River ; and in the Transvaal m May and June 1900, including
action near Johannesburg.