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War Services. — Active List.
BLACKDEN, Col. L. S. (h.p.).— Took part in the
operations in Sierra Leone, 1898-9. — Medal with
clasp.
(t) BLACKWALL, Capt. J. E. (6 Bn. Notts, and
Derby R.). — Served in the S. African War, 1900-2. —
Took part in the operations in the Transvaal, May
02. King's medal with 2 clasps.
BLACKWELL, Lt.-Col. C. T. (R.A. Med. Corps).—
Served with the Burmese Expedition, 1885-g. — Medal
with 2 clasps. Took part in the operations on N.W.
Frontier of India, 1897-8. — Tochi Field Force. Medal
with clasp. Served in the S. African War, 1902. —
Took part in the operations in Cape Colony and
Orange River Colony, Mar. 02. Also during opera-
tions in the Transvaal, Apr. to 31 May 02. Queen's
medai with 4 clasps.
BLACKWELL, Hon. Lt. W. (Qr.-Mr. Suff. R.).—
Served in the S. African War, 1899-1901. — Took part
in the operations in the Orange Free State, Apr. to
May 00. Was present during operations in the
Transvaal in May and June 00, including action near
Pretoria. In the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July
to l><ov. 00. In Cape Colony, south of Orange River,
1899-1900, including actions at Colcsberg (1 to 6
Jan.). Was present during operations in the Orange
River Colony, Nov. to Dec. oc. In Cape Colony,
Dec. 00. Also in the Transvaal, Dec. 00 to May 01.
J)espatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps.
BLACKWELL, Maj. W. R. (R.A. Med. Corpse-
Served in the S. African War, 1809-1902. — Took part
in the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria,
no. including actions at Belfast (26 and 27 Aug.), and
Lydenberg (5 to 8 Sept.) Served during operations
in the Transvaai and Orange River Colony, 30 Nov.
00 to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond, Gaz., 16 Apr. oi.
Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and King's medal with
2 clasps.
BLACKWOOD, Lt. A. P. (Bord. R.).— Served in
the '^ African War. — Was present during the vari-
ous operations in Cape Colony, Orange River Colony
a, id Transvaai. Queen's medal with 5 clasps.
(n BLACKWOOD, Capt. C. H. (Antrim R.G. Res.
Art.). — Served in the S. African War, 1901. — Served
with Kitchener's Horse and Impl. Yeo. Attd. to
A.S. Corps.
BLACKWOOD, Capt. Lord. F. T. Hamilton-
Temple (9 Lrs.). — Served in the S. African War, 1899-
1901. — On Staff. (Severely wounded.) Served in the
advance on Kimberley, includng actions at Bel-
mont, Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfontein.
Was present at the relief of Kimberley. In the
Orange Free State, Feb. to May 00, including opera-
tions at Paardeberg ; in the actions at Poplar Grove
and Karee Siding. Served during the operations
in the Transvaal in May and June 00, including
actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond
Hill. In the T'Tansvaal, west of Pretoria, July to
Nov. 00. Also during operations in Orange River
Colony, May to Nov. 00, including actions at Beth-
lehem, Wittebergen, and Caledon River. And in
Cape Colony, 30 Nov. to Dec. 00. Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 8 p'eb. and 10 Sept. oi. Queen's medal with
9 clasps. D.S.O.
BLADES, Hon. Capt. W. W. (Asst. Commj^ of
Ord.). — Served in the S. African War, i8gg-igoi. —
Took part in the operations in Cape (iolony, south
of Orange River, Oct. 99 to 29 Nov. 00. Again in
Cape Colony, 30 Nov. 00 to Dec. 01. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 2
clasps.
BLAIR, Maj. A. (K.O. Sco. Bord.).— Served with
the Nile Expedition, 1898. — Was present at the battle
of the Atbara. Egyptian medal with clasp. Medal.
Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — On Staff.
Was present at tlie relief of Ladysmith, including
action at Colenso ; operations of 17 to 24 Jan. 00
and action at Spion Kop ; operations of 5 to 7 Feb.
00, and action at Vaal Kranz ; in the operations on
Tugela Heights (14 to 27 Feb. 00), and action at
Pieters Hill. Took part in the operations in Natal,
Mar. to June 00, including action at Laings Nek (6
to 9 June). Severely wounded. Empld. with Scot-
tish Horse (from 17 Dec. 00). Served during the
operations in the Transvaal, Feb. 01 to 31 May 02.
Operations in Orange River Colony, Dec. 00. Also
in Cape Colony, Dec. 00 to Jan. 01 Despatches,
Lond. Gaz.. 26 Jan 00, Lond. Gaz., 8 Feb. 01 (Sir
R. H. Buller, 30 Mar., 19 June and g Nov. 00), and
Lond. Gaz., 18 July 02. (Jueen's medal with 6 clasps,
and King's medal with 2 clasps. D.S.O.
(r) BLAIR, Capt. A. H. (3 Bn. Norf. R.).— Served
in W. Africa, 1900. — Took part in the operations in
Ashanti. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 8 Mar. 01. Medal
with clasp.
BLAIR, Gen. C. R. (u.s.l. Bo. Inf.).— Served dur-
ing the Indian Mutiny, 1B57-9. — Against the Bheels
in the Mah Kanta, and pursuit of rebels in Raj-
pootana.
BLAIR, Capt. D. A. (Ind. Army).— Served in the
S. African War, 1899-1902. — Took part in the advance
on Kimberley, including actions at Modder River
and Magersfontein ; in the operations in the Orange
Free State, Feb. to May 00 ; and in the operations
in Orange River Colony (May to 29 Nov. 00), includ-
ing actions at Wittebergen (i to 29 July) and Wit-
poort. Again in Orange River Colony, 30 Nov. 00 to
Feb. 01. Also during operations in Cape Colony,
Feb. 01 to 31 May 02. Station Staff Offr. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 7 May and 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal
with 2 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps
(t) BLAIR, Hon. Col. F. G. (Leic. Yeo.).— Served
in the S. African War, 1900-1. — Slightly wounded.
In comnid. of Impl. Yeo. Bn. (23 Jan. to 17 July 00).
.Afterwards Commd. Mtd. Troops Inf. Div. (Col. on
Staff from 29 July 00). Took part in the operations
in Orange Free State, Apr. and May 00. Also served
during operations in Oran.ge River Colony, includ-
ing actions at Biddulphsberg and Wittebergen, De-
spatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps. C.B.
BLAIR. Capt. G. C. (R.W. Fus,)— Served in the S.
African War, igoi-2. — Took part in the operations in
Orange River (Tolony, June to July or. Ser^■ed dur-
ing the operations in Cape Colony, July 01 to 31 May
02. Queen's medal with .1 clasps.
BLAIR, Capt. J. M. (Gord. Highrs.). —Served in
the S. African War, 1901-2. — Took part in the opera-
tions in the Trans\-aal, Aug. 01 and Mar. to May
02. Also served during operations in Orange River
Colonj', Sept. 01 to Feb. 02. Queen's medal with 5
clasps.
BLAIR, Maj. R. W. C. (Ind. Army).— Served on
the N.W. Frontier of India, Waziristan, 1901-2. —
Medal with clasp. Served in E. Africa, 1903. — Com-
manded 8th Somali Camel Corps from 3 Oct. 03.
Took part in the operations in Somaliland. On Staff.
Afterwards Spec. Serv. Offr. Medal with clasp.
BLAKE, Hon. Lt. A. J. (in Army). — Served in the
S. African War, igoi-2. — Served with Impl. Yeo. Em-
ployed with Remount Dept. Served during the opera-
tions in Cape Colony, Orange Ri\er Colony, and
the Transvaal. Queen's medal with 5 clasps.
BLAKE, Lt. C. B. (R. Art.).— Served in the South
African War, igoi-2. — Was present during the opera-
tions in the Transvaal, Apr. to Oct. 01. Took part
in the operations in Orange River Colony, Oct. 01
to 31 May 02. Queen's medal with ^ clasps.
BLAKE, Brev. Maj. E. A. C. (Durh. L.I.).— Served
in the S. African War, i8gg-i9c2. — Served as Adjt.
1 Bn. Durh. L.I. (9 Apr. 01 to 31 May 02). AVas
present at the relief of Ladysmith, includin.g action
at Colenso; in the operations of 17 tn 24 Jan. 00;
in the operations of /; to 7 Feb. 00, and the action
at Vaal Kranz (severely wounded). Served during
the operations in the Transvaal, 30 Nov. 00 to 31
May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 29 Jul;' 02. Brev.
of Maj. Queen's medal with 2 clasps, and King's
medal with 2 cbsps.
(r) BLAKE, Lt.-Col. F. W. E. (3 Bn. R. Suss. R.).—
Served in the S. African War, 1900-2. — Temporarily
empld. under Press Censor, Caue Town. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 5
clasps.
(m; BLAKE, Hon. Maj. V. A. (4 Bn. Sco. Rif.).—
Served in the S. African War, 1900-1. — Took part in
the operations in Orange River Colony, 30 Nov. 00
to May* 01. Queen s medal with 3 clasps.
BLAKENEY, Maj. E. F. J. (Res. of Off.).— Served
in the S. African War, iSgg-igoo. — Spec. Serv. Offr.
Took part in the operations in the Transvaal, west
of Pretoria, -Aug. to Oct. 00. Served during the
operations in Cape Colony, Feb. to Jan. 01. Queen's
medal with ^ clasps.
BLAKENEY, Maj. H. N. (Middl'x R.).— Served in
the S. African War, 1809-1902. — Empld. with Mtd.
Inf., and attd. to A.S. Corps. Took part in the
operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May 00,
including the actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein,
Houtnek (Thoba Mtn.), Vet River (5 and 6 May),
and Zand River. Served during operations in the
Transvaal in May and June 00, including actions
near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill (11
and 12 June). Was present during operations in
War Services. — Active List.
BLACKDEN, Col. L. S. (h.p.).— Took part in the
operations in Sierra Leone, 1898-9. — Medal with
clasp.
(t) BLACKWALL, Capt. J. E. (6 Bn. Notts, and
Derby R.). — Served in the S. African War, 1900-2. —
Took part in the operations in the Transvaal, May
02. King's medal with 2 clasps.
BLACKWELL, Lt.-Col. C. T. (R.A. Med. Corps).—
Served with the Burmese Expedition, 1885-g. — Medal
with 2 clasps. Took part in the operations on N.W.
Frontier of India, 1897-8. — Tochi Field Force. Medal
with clasp. Served in the S. African War, 1902. —
Took part in the operations in Cape Colony and
Orange River Colony, Mar. 02. Also during opera-
tions in the Transvaal, Apr. to 31 May 02. Queen's
medai with 4 clasps.
BLACKWELL, Hon. Lt. W. (Qr.-Mr. Suff. R.).—
Served in the S. African War, 1899-1901. — Took part
in the operations in the Orange Free State, Apr. to
May 00. Was present during operations in the
Transvaal in May and June 00, including action near
Pretoria. In the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July
to l><ov. 00. In Cape Colony, south of Orange River,
1899-1900, including actions at Colcsberg (1 to 6
Jan.). Was present during operations in the Orange
River Colony, Nov. to Dec. oc. In Cape Colony,
Dec. 00. Also in the Transvaal, Dec. 00 to May 01.
J)espatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps.
BLACKWELL, Maj. W. R. (R.A. Med. Corpse-
Served in the S. African War, 1809-1902. — Took part
in the operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria,
no. including actions at Belfast (26 and 27 Aug.), and
Lydenberg (5 to 8 Sept.) Served during operations
in the Transvaai and Orange River Colony, 30 Nov.
00 to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond, Gaz., 16 Apr. oi.
Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and King's medal with
2 clasps.
BLACKWOOD, Lt. A. P. (Bord. R.).— Served in
the '^ African War. — Was present during the vari-
ous operations in Cape Colony, Orange River Colony
a, id Transvaai. Queen's medal with 5 clasps.
(n BLACKWOOD, Capt. C. H. (Antrim R.G. Res.
Art.). — Served in the S. African War, 1901. — Served
with Kitchener's Horse and Impl. Yeo. Attd. to
A.S. Corps.
BLACKWOOD, Capt. Lord. F. T. Hamilton-
Temple (9 Lrs.). — Served in the S. African War, 1899-
1901. — On Staff. (Severely wounded.) Served in the
advance on Kimberley, includng actions at Bel-
mont, Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfontein.
Was present at the relief of Kimberley. In the
Orange Free State, Feb. to May 00, including opera-
tions at Paardeberg ; in the actions at Poplar Grove
and Karee Siding. Served during the operations
in the Transvaal in May and June 00, including
actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond
Hill. In the T'Tansvaal, west of Pretoria, July to
Nov. 00. Also during operations in Orange River
Colony, May to Nov. 00, including actions at Beth-
lehem, Wittebergen, and Caledon River. And in
Cape Colony, 30 Nov. to Dec. 00. Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 8 p'eb. and 10 Sept. oi. Queen's medal with
9 clasps. D.S.O.
BLADES, Hon. Capt. W. W. (Asst. Commj^ of
Ord.). — Served in the S. African War, i8gg-igoi. —
Took part in the operations in Cape (iolony, south
of Orange River, Oct. 99 to 29 Nov. 00. Again in
Cape Colony, 30 Nov. 00 to Dec. 01. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 2
clasps.
BLAIR, Maj. A. (K.O. Sco. Bord.).— Served with
the Nile Expedition, 1898. — Was present at the battle
of the Atbara. Egyptian medal with clasp. Medal.
Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — On Staff.
Was present at tlie relief of Ladysmith, including
action at Colenso ; operations of 17 to 24 Jan. 00
and action at Spion Kop ; operations of 5 to 7 Feb.
00, and action at Vaal Kranz ; in the operations on
Tugela Heights (14 to 27 Feb. 00), and action at
Pieters Hill. Took part in the operations in Natal,
Mar. to June 00, including action at Laings Nek (6
to 9 June). Severely wounded. Empld. with Scot-
tish Horse (from 17 Dec. 00). Served during the
operations in the Transvaal, Feb. 01 to 31 May 02.
Operations in Orange River Colony, Dec. 00. Also
in Cape Colony, Dec. 00 to Jan. 01 Despatches,
Lond. Gaz.. 26 Jan 00, Lond. Gaz., 8 Feb. 01 (Sir
R. H. Buller, 30 Mar., 19 June and g Nov. 00), and
Lond. Gaz., 18 July 02. (Jueen's medal with 6 clasps,
and King's medal with 2 clasps. D.S.O.
(r) BLAIR, Capt. A. H. (3 Bn. Norf. R.).— Served
in W. Africa, 1900. — Took part in the operations in
Ashanti. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 8 Mar. 01. Medal
with clasp.
BLAIR, Gen. C. R. (u.s.l. Bo. Inf.).— Served dur-
ing the Indian Mutiny, 1B57-9. — Against the Bheels
in the Mah Kanta, and pursuit of rebels in Raj-
pootana.
BLAIR, Capt. D. A. (Ind. Army).— Served in the
S. African War, 1899-1902. — Took part in the advance
on Kimberley, including actions at Modder River
and Magersfontein ; in the operations in the Orange
Free State, Feb. to May 00 ; and in the operations
in Orange River Colony (May to 29 Nov. 00), includ-
ing actions at Wittebergen (i to 29 July) and Wit-
poort. Again in Orange River Colony, 30 Nov. 00 to
Feb. 01. Also during operations in Cape Colony,
Feb. 01 to 31 May 02. Station Staff Offr. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 7 May and 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal
with 2 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps
(t) BLAIR, Hon. Col. F. G. (Leic. Yeo.).— Served
in the S. African War, 1900-1. — Slightly wounded.
In comnid. of Impl. Yeo. Bn. (23 Jan. to 17 July 00).
.Afterwards Commd. Mtd. Troops Inf. Div. (Col. on
Staff from 29 July 00). Took part in the operations
in Orange Free State, Apr. and May 00. Also served
during operations in Oran.ge River Colony, includ-
ing actions at Biddulphsberg and Wittebergen, De-
spatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps. C.B.
BLAIR. Capt. G. C. (R.W. Fus,)— Served in the S.
African War, igoi-2. — Took part in the operations in
Orange River (Tolony, June to July or. Ser^■ed dur-
ing the operations in Cape Colony, July 01 to 31 May
02. Queen's medal with .1 clasps.
BLAIR, Capt. J. M. (Gord. Highrs.). —Served in
the S. African War, 1901-2. — Took part in the opera-
tions in the Trans\-aal, Aug. 01 and Mar. to May
02. Also served during operations in Orange River
Colonj', Sept. 01 to Feb. 02. Queen's medal with 5
clasps.
BLAIR, Maj. R. W. C. (Ind. Army).— Served on
the N.W. Frontier of India, Waziristan, 1901-2. —
Medal with clasp. Served in E. Africa, 1903. — Com-
manded 8th Somali Camel Corps from 3 Oct. 03.
Took part in the operations in Somaliland. On Staff.
Afterwards Spec. Serv. Offr. Medal with clasp.
BLAKE, Hon. Lt. A. J. (in Army). — Served in the
S. African War, igoi-2. — Served with Impl. Yeo. Em-
ployed with Remount Dept. Served during the opera-
tions in Cape Colony, Orange Ri\er Colony, and
the Transvaal. Queen's medal with 5 clasps.
BLAKE, Lt. C. B. (R. Art.).— Served in the South
African War, igoi-2. — Was present during the opera-
tions in the Transvaal, Apr. to Oct. 01. Took part
in the operations in Orange River Colony, Oct. 01
to 31 May 02. Queen's medal with ^ clasps.
BLAKE, Brev. Maj. E. A. C. (Durh. L.I.).— Served
in the S. African War, i8gg-i9c2. — Served as Adjt.
1 Bn. Durh. L.I. (9 Apr. 01 to 31 May 02). AVas
present at the relief of Ladysmith, includin.g action
at Colenso; in the operations of 17 tn 24 Jan. 00;
in the operations of /; to 7 Feb. 00, and the action
at Vaal Kranz (severely wounded). Served during
the operations in the Transvaal, 30 Nov. 00 to 31
May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 29 Jul;' 02. Brev.
of Maj. Queen's medal with 2 clasps, and King's
medal with 2 cbsps.
(r) BLAKE, Lt.-Col. F. W. E. (3 Bn. R. Suss. R.).—
Served in the S. African War, 1900-2. — Temporarily
empld. under Press Censor, Caue Town. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 5
clasps.
(m; BLAKE, Hon. Maj. V. A. (4 Bn. Sco. Rif.).—
Served in the S. African War, 1900-1. — Took part in
the operations in Orange River Colony, 30 Nov. 00
to May* 01. Queen s medal with 3 clasps.
BLAKENEY, Maj. E. F. J. (Res. of Off.).— Served
in the S. African War, iSgg-igoo. — Spec. Serv. Offr.
Took part in the operations in the Transvaal, west
of Pretoria, -Aug. to Oct. 00. Served during the
operations in Cape Colony, Feb. to Jan. 01. Queen's
medal with ^ clasps.
BLAKENEY, Maj. H. N. (Middl'x R.).— Served in
the S. African War, 1809-1902. — Empld. with Mtd.
Inf., and attd. to A.S. Corps. Took part in the
operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May 00,
including the actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein,
Houtnek (Thoba Mtn.), Vet River (5 and 6 May),
and Zand River. Served during operations in the
Transvaal in May and June 00, including actions
near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill (11
and 12 June). Was present during operations in
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