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War Services. — Retired List.
1399
Ghilzai. Served in the S. African War, 1901-2. —
Served with the Impl. Yeo. Attd. to A.S. Corps.
Queen's medal with 5 clasps.
FERGUSSON. Col. W. J. S.— Served with the
Soudan E.Npedition, 1S84-5.— Nile. With River
Column. iVIedal .vith clasp; bronze ftar. Served in
the S. African War. 1000-2. Took part in the several
operations in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony,
and Cape Colony. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 2q July
02. Oneen's medal with s clasps.
FERRAR, Maj. M. L.— Served in the
Soudan, 1885-6. — Frontier Field Force. Medal ; bronze
star. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1901. — Was
present at the relief of Kimberley. Took part in the
operations in the Orange Free State, Feb. to IVlay, 00,
including those at Paardeberg, actions at Poplar
Grove, Dreifontein, Vet River, and Zand River. In
the Transvaal in May and Jun. 00, including actions
near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill. In
the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, including action at
Belfast. In Cape Colony, south of Orange River, in-
cluding action at Colesberg. Afterwards Commdt.
Springs. Again during the operations in the Trans-
vaal, 30 Nov. 00 to 31 May 02. In commd. of Depot
Bn., Greenpoint, 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 8 Feb.
and 10 Sept. oi. Brev. of Maj. Queen's medal with
6 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
FERRIS, Surg. Lt.-Col. J. E. C. (Ind. Med.
Serv.). — Served in the Afghan War, 1879-80. — Medal.
FERRIS, Col. J. L. (Ind. S.C.)— Served during
the Cossyah and Jyntiah Hills Campaign, 1862-3.
Served with the Bhootan E.xpedition, 1864-5. — Was
present at the capture of Devvangiri. Medal with
clasp. Served with the Burmese Expedition, 1886-7. —
Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 2 Sept. 87.
FESTING, Hon. Maj. -Gen. E. R.— Served
during the Indian Mutiny, 1858-9. — Was present at
the siege and capture of Chandairee and of Jhansi,
actions before and capture of Calfee, capture of Gwa-
lior, siege of Powrie and night attack on the camp
of Ferozeshah. Medal with clasp.
FEATHERSTONHAUGH, Brev. Col. J. U.
— Took part in the operations on N.W. Frontier
of India, 1897-8. — Medal with clasp.
FETHERSTONHAUGH, Maj. -Gen. R. S. R.
— Served in the S. African War, 1879. — In the
Zulu Campaign. Served with the Soudan Expedition,
1885. — Nile. With Mounted Infantry of Desert Column
In the actions of Abu Klea and El Gubat, and opera-
tions round Metammeh. Despatches, Lond. Gaz.,
25 Aug. 85. Medal with 2 clasps ; bronze star ; Brev.
of Lt.-Col. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. —
On Staff [as Station Comdt. (graded A-A-<j) to 12
Nov. gg. Maj. -Gen. Inf. Brig. 13 Nov. 99 to 22 Feb.
oi). Took part in the advance on Kimberley, includ-
ing action at Belmont (severely wounded). Afterwards
Spec. Serv. Offr., graded as a Maj. -Gen. on Staff from
2 Apr. 01 (including service in commd. of Middleburg
Dist. and Lines of Commn. East). Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 26 Jan. 00. Promd. Maj. -Gen. for distinguished
service. Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and King's
medal with 2 clasps. CB.
FETHERSTONHAUGH, Maj. T.— Served with
the Hazara Exnedition, 1891. — Medal with clasp
Took part in the operations in Chitral,
1895. — With the Relief Force. Acted as Asst. Field
Engr. 3rd Brig. In the action at Mamagai. Medal
with clasp. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1900.
— "Took part in the advance on Kimberley, including
action at Magersfontein (severely wounded). Queen's
medal with clasp.
FFRENCH, Maj. T.— Served in Burma, 1889-02.—
With the Tonhon Expedition and Momeik Column.
Medal .vith clasp.
FRENCH, Capt. A. (Ind. SC.)— Served in Burma,
1891.
FIELD, Hon. Capt. J. T. (Qr.-Mr.)— Served
in the South African War, 1877-8.— In the Kaffir
Campaign. Medal with clasp.
FIELD, Lt.-Col. W. C. F. (Ind. S.C.)— Served
with the Zhob Valley Expedition, 1884.— Served with
the Burmese Expedition, 1887.— Medal with clasp.
FIELDEN, Capt. H.— Served in the South
African War, 1899-1901.— Empld. with ist Regt. Bra-
bant s Horse. Afterwards with Prince of Wales'" Lt.
Horse. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01. Queen's
medal with 5 clasps. DSO.
FIELDING, Hon. Maj. J. (Qr.-Mr.)— Served
with the Egyptian Expedition, 1882. — Took
part in the action at Mahuta, capture of Mahsameh,
first action at Kassassin, battle of Tel-el-Kebir, pur-
suit to Belbeis, surrender and occupation of Cairo.
Medal with clasp ; bronze star.
FIFE, Capt. A. J. — Served in the S. African War^
1901. — Took part in the operations in the Transvaal,
Mar. Di to July 01. Dangerously wounded. Queen's
medal with 4 clasps.
FINCH, Hon. Capt. B. J. (Qr.-Mr.)— Served
in the South African War, 1881. — During the
Transvaal Campaign. Served with the Soudan Ex-
pedition, 1885. — Suakin. Medal with clasp; bronze
star. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — Asst.
Provost Marshal. Took part in the operations in
Natal 99, including actions at Rietfontein and Lom-
bard's Kop. At the defence of Ladysmith, includ-
ing action of 6 Jan. 00. Was present during opera-
tions in Natal Mar. to Jun. 00, including action at
Laings Nek (6 to 9 Jun.). In the Transvaal, east of
Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 00, including actions at
Belfast (26 and 27 Aug.). Again in the Transvaal, 30
Nov. 00 to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 8
Feb. and 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 3 clasps,
and King's medal with 2 clasps. Granted hon. rank
of Capt.
(r) FINCH, Capt. H. H.— Served in W, Africa (N.
Nigeria) looi. — 'i'ook part in the operations against
the Forces of Bida and Kontagora. Medal with
"fINDEN, Brig.-Surg.-Lt.-Col. W. (Ind. Med.
Serv.). — Served in the Afghan War, 1878-9-80. — Took
part in the march from Kabul to relief of Kandahar
and battle of ist Sept. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 3
Dec. 80. Medal with clasp ; bronze star. Served with
the Burmese Expedition, 1887-8. — Medal with clasp.
Accompanied the Miranzai (2nd) Expedition, 1891. —
Clasp.
FINDLAY, Capt. C. W. McD.— Served in the S.
African War, 1899-1902. — Took part in he operations
in Natal, 99, including action at Elandslaagte (severely
wounded). Was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including action at Colenso ;" operations of 17 to 24
Jan. 00, and action at SpiDn Kop; ooerations of 5 to
7 Feb. 00, and action at \ aal Kranz ; in the opera-
tions on Tugela Heights (14 to 27 Feb. 00), and action
at Pieters Hill. In Natal. Mar. to June 00, includ-
ing actions at Belfast (26 and 27 Aug.) and Lydenberg
(5 to 8 Sept.). In the T.-an.v^aal, west of Pretoria,
July to 29 Nov. CO. Empld. with Vol. Ambulance Corps.
Again during operations in the Transvaal 30 Nov.
00 to Dec. 01. Despatches, Lond. Gaz, 8 Feb. and
10 Sept. 01 and 29 July 02. Queen's medal with 6
clasps, and Kind's n-.edal with 2 clasp^.
FINDLAY, Hon. Capt. R. J.— Served in the S.
African War, 1900-2. — Took part in the operations in
Cape Colony, south of Orange River, Feb. t6 Nov. 00
Also during operations in Orange River Colony and
Cape Colony Jun. 01 to 31 May 02. Promd. Asst.
Commy. of Ord. with hon. rank of Lieut. Queen's
medal with 2 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
FINLAY, Lt. A. C. M. (hp.).— Served in the S. Afri-
can War, 1899-1902. — Took part in the operations in
Orange River Colony and Cape Colony, Feb. 01 to 31
May 02. Queen's medal with 3 clasps.
FINLAY, Brev. Maj. A. R.— Served with
the Waziristan Expedition, 1894-5. — As Brigade Trans-
port Officer. Medal with clasp. Took part in the
I operations in Chitral, 1895. — With the Relief Force.
At the storming of the Malakand Pass ; action near
Khar at descent into Swat Valley. Medal with clasp.
Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — Employed
with Mounted Inf. (dangerously wounded). — Took part
in the operations in the Grange Free State, Feb. to
May GO. In the Orange River Colony May to 29 Nov.
] 00, including action at Wittebergen (i to 29 July).
In Cape Colony, south of Orange River 99-00, includ-
ing actions at Colesberg (i Jan. to 12 Feb.). In the
Transvaal, 30 Nov. to Dec. 00. In Orange River
Colony, Mar. to Jun. 01. Also again during opera-
tions in Cape Colony, Dec. 00 to Mar. 01. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 20 Aug. 01. Brev. of Maj. Queen's
medal with 3 clasps and King's medal with 2 clasps.
FINLAYSON, Hon. Capt. D. (Qr.-Mr.>-Served
at Kandia, i8g8.— Affair of 6 Sept. Served in
the S. African War, 1899-1902. — Took part in the
advance on Kimberley, including actions at Modder
River and Magersfontein. In the Orange Free State,
Feb. to May 00. In Orange River Colony, May to 29
Nov. 00, including actions at Wittebergen (i to 29
July), and Witpoort. Again in Orange River Colony
30 N"bv. 00 to Feb. 01. Also in Cape Colony
Feb. 01 to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz.,
10 Sept. 01 and 29 July 02. Granted hon. rank of Capt.
Queen's medal with 2 clasps, and King's medal with
2 clasps.
FINN, Col. H.— Served in the Afghan
War, 1878-80.— Took part in the actions of Killa Kazi
and Siah Sung, and subsequent operations around Ka-
bul and Sherpur. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 4 May 80.

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