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11 Major Paterson served in the South African war in 1899-1900 — slightly wounded. Took part in the operations
n the Orange Free State from March to May 1900, including the actions at Karree Siding, Vet River (5th and 6th
May), and Zand River ; the operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including engagements near Johannes-
burg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill, nth and 12th June; the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, includ-
ing the actions at Riet Vlei and Belfast, 26th and 27th August; the operations in the Orange River Colony,
incjuding engagement at Rhenoster .River ; and in the operations in Tape Colony, south of Orange River, including
action at Colesberg (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with five Clasps).
12 Major G. K. Ansell served in South African war in 1899-1902 as Adjutant to 6th Dragoons to 1st April 1902 ;
took part in operations in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Riet Vlei and Belfast;
in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, including actions at Colesberg ; and in the Transvaal and Orange River 30th
Nov. 1900 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches. Brevet of Major, Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with
two Clasps, qualified for Staff Service). [See also Civil Decorations for Gallantry, " Hart's Annual Army List," p. 1162.]
15 Captain R. B. Johnson served in South African war in 1899-1902, and took part in operations in Orange Free State
March to May 1900, including actions at Vet River and Zand River ; in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, includ-
ng actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov.
1900, including actions at Riet Vlei and Belfast ; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, including actions at Colesberg ;
and in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony 30th Nov. 1900 to 31st May 1902 ; served as Adjutant to the Inniskilling
Dragoons 1st April to 31st May 1902 (twice mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with five Clasps, King's Medal with
two Clasps).
!" Captain T. G. Gibson served in South African war in 1899-1902, and took part in operations in Orange Fcee State
Feb. to May 1900; in Orange River Colony May to 29th Nov. 1900 ; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, including
actions at Colesberg, 1st Jan. to 12th Feb. — dangerously wounded; and in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony
Nov. 1901 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
1* Captain G. H. Earle served in South African war in 1899-1900, and was present at relief of Kimberley ; took
part in operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900, including Paardeberg, and actions at Poplar Grove,
Driefontein, Karree Siding, Vet River, and Zand River ; and in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, including actions
at Colesberg (Medal with three Clasps).
20 Lieut. S. C. Bull served in South African war in 1899-1902, and took part in operations in Orange Free State
March to May 1900, including actions at Vet River and Zand River ; in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, includ-
ing actions near Johannesburg. Pretoria, and Diamond Hill ; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900,
including action at Riet Vlei; and in Transvaal and Orange River Colony June 1901 to April 1902 (Medal with
four Clasps).
21 Lieut. J. W. F. Tarleton served in South African war in 1900-02, and took part in operations in Transvaal, Orange
River Colony and Cape Colony Nov. 1900 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
22 Lieut. C. R. Terrott served in South African war in 1900-02, and took part in operations in Orange Free State
May 1900 ; in theTransvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Pretoria and Diamond Hill ; in the Transvaal,
east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Riet Vlei and Belfast ; and in the Transvaal and Orange
River Colony Nov. 1901 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with four Clasps, King's Medal with two
Clasps).
24 Capt. H. Dixon served in South African war in 1901-02, and took part in operations in Transvaal, Orange River
Colony, and Cape Colony Jan. 1901 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with three Clasps).
23 Lieut. C. F. Wilkins served in South African war in 1899-1902, and took part in operations in Natal 1899, including
actions at Elandslaagte, Rietfontein, and Lombard's Kop ; the defence of Ladystnith, including actions of 6th Jan.
1900 ; operations in Natal, including action at Laing's Nek ; and in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony Feb.
1901 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with five Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
20 Lieut. S. L. Holland served in South African war in 1901-02, and took part in operations in Transvaal, Orange
River Colony, and Cape Colony, Jan. 1901 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with three Clasps).
27 Lieut. L. E. G. Oates served in South African war in 1899-1902 — severely wounded ; took part in operations in
Transvaal, Orange River Colony, and Cape Colony Jan. 1901 to March 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with
Clasp).
28 Lieut. F. B. Nixon served in South African war in 1901-02 on the Staff, and took part in operations in the Transvaa
and Orange River Colony June 1901 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with three Clasps).
29 Lieut. R. M. Wood took part in operations in South Africa in 1896, and served as a trooper (Medal). Served in
South African war in 1901-02, and was present at relief of Kimberley; took part in operations in Orange Free State
Feb. to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg, actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Karree Siding, Vet River
and Zand River ; in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond
Hill ; in Orange River Colony May to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Wittebergen ; and in the Transvaal and
Orange River Colony 30th Nov. 1900 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with six Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
30 Second Lieut. Appleton served in the South African war in 1899-1902 as Acting A. S. Corps Officer, and Railway
Staff Officer ; took part in operations in Cape Colony, Orange River Colony, and the Transvaal, Feb. 1900 to 31st May
1902 (Medal with Clasp, King's Medal with two Clasps).
** Lieut. J. R. Siddall served in South African war in 1 899-1902, and took part in operations in Orange Free State
March to May 1900, including actions at Vet River and Zand River ; in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including
actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, Julv to 21st Nov. 1900,
including actions at Riet Vlei and Belfast ; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, including actions at Colesberg ;
and in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony 30th Nov. 1900 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with
five Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
Record of the Services of the 6th (Inniskilling) Draqoons.
Raised in 1689 and served in Ireland till 1763. To England, 1763. To the Low Oountiies, 1793 (battle of
Dettingen). To England, 1797. To Scotland, 1808. To Ireland, 1809. To England, 1S14. To Belgium and
France, 1815 (battle of Waterloo). To England and Scotland, 1816. To Ireland, 1819. To Scotland, 1823. To
England, 1824. To Ireland, 1829. To Scotland, 1833. To England, 1834. To Ireland, 1838. To England, 1841.
To Scotland, T 842. To England, 1843. To Ireland, 1846. To Scotland, 1851. To England, 1852. To the Crimen,
1854 (battle of Balaklava and siege of Sebastopol). To England, 1356. To India, 1858. To England, 1866. To
Ireland, 1871. To Scotland, 1877. To England. 1R80. To Smith Africa, iSSWHoer war of 1881 and Beohuanalanil
Exoedihon in 1884-8.5). Tc England, i3go. To Scotland, 1895. To Ireland, 1897. To South Africa, 1899.

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