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Waf Services. — Retired List.
of Chandaree (wounded). Mentioned in Despatches.
In Siege of Jhansi, Battle of the Betwa, Action at
Koonch. Actions on the Jumna. Mentioned in
Despatches. Taking of Catpec. Tool< part in the
action of Morar, action of Kotake Serai ; was present
at capture of Gwalior ; action in Parone Jungles.
Medal and clasp. — Central India.
FORBES, Maj. J. G.— Served in the S.
African War, 1S99-1902. — Took part in the opera-
tions in the Orange Free State Feb to May 00, in-
cluding those at Paardeberg {17 to 26 Feb.); actions
at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, and at Houtnek (Thoba
Mountain). In the Transvaal in May and Jun. 00.
In the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov.
00, In the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 20
Nov. 00, including actions at Elands River {4 to 16
Aug.). In Orange River Colony May to 29 Nov. 00.
In Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 99-00. Again
during operations in the Transvaal 30 Nov. 00 to
Mar. 02. Commdt., Schoeman's Kloof. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
FORBES, Maj. L. A. (Ind. Army).— Served in
Burma, 1891 — Tlang-tUng Column (severely wounded).
Medal with clasp.
FORBES, Maj. R. I.— Served with the Burmese
Expedition, 1885-6. — Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 22 Jun.
86. Medal with clasp.
FORBES, Col. W. E. G.— Served in the
Afghan War, 1879-80. — Took part in the actions of
Ahmed Khel and Patkao Shana. Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 30 July and 22 Oct. 80. Served with the Nile
Expedition, 1898. — Was present at the battles of the
Atbara and Khartoum. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 30
Sept. 98. CB. Medal. Egyptian medal with 2 clasps.
FORBES, Maj. W. L.— Served in the Afghan
.War, 1879-80. — Took part in the defence of
Kandahar, and battle of i Sept. Medal with clasp.
Served with the Burmese Expedition, 1886-7. — •'^5
Asst. to Brigade Commt. Offr. Medal with 2 clasps.
Served in the S. African War, 1899, 1901-2. — Served
with Impl. Lt. Horse. Took part in the operations
in Natal 99, including action at Elandslaagte
(severely wounded). Afterwards empld. with Re-
mount Dept. Queen's medal with 4 clasps, and King's
medal with 2 clasps. Promd. Maj. Res. of Off.
FORD, Hon. Col. A.— Served in the Indian
Mutiny, 1857-8. — Was present at the relief of
Lucknow (wounded), actions of Bundah and Alum-
bagh, and siege and capture of Lucknow. Despatches,
Lond. Gaz., 16 Jan. and 30 Apr. 1858. Medal with
2 clasps.
FORD, Maj. C. A. W.— Served in British East
Africa, 1808. — Took part in the expedition against
the Ogade'n Somalis. Staff Offr. to O.C. the Troops.
Medal with clasp. Served on the N.W. Frontier of
India, Waziristan, 1901-2. — Medal with clasp.
FORD, Capt. E. G. — Served in the S. African
War, 1900-2. — Took part in the operations in the
Orange River Colony Sept. to Nov. 00. Also during
the operations in the Transvaal and Orange River
Colony, 30 Nov. 00 to 31 May 02. Queen's medal
with 3 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
FORD, Col. H. I. E.— Served on the North-West
Frontier of India Campaign, 1S63, during tb?
operations in the Umbeyla Pass. Medal with clasp.
FORDE, Hon. Maj. G. (Qr. -Mr.)— Served dur-
ing the Indian Mutiny, 1858. — Served at Mooltan.
Medal.
FORDE, Brev.-Col. L. — Served with the Burmese Ex-
pedition, 1885-7. — Medal with clasp. Took part in
the operations on N.W. Frontier of India, 1897-8.—-
Malakand Field Force. In the action of Landakai.
Medal with clasp
FORDYCE, Maj. A. D. (Ind. S.C.)— Served with
the Burmese Expedition. 1886-7. — Medal with clasp.
FORDYCE, Brev. Col. J. F. D. (Ind. Army).—
Served in the Afghan War, 1878-9.— Medal.
FORREST, Maj. J.— Served with the Nile
Expedition, 1898. — Took part in the battles of the At-
bara and Khartoum. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 24 May
98. Egyptian medal with 2 clasps. Medal. Served
in the S. African War, 1899-1902.— Empld. with re-
leased Prisoners of War, Aug. to Sept. 00. In opera-
tions in Cape Colony, July 00. In Orange River
Colony July to Aug. 00 In the Transvaal, Aug. to 29
Nov. 00. Again in the Transvaal 30 Nov. 00 to 31
May 02. Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and King's
medal with 2 clasps.
FORREST, Hon. Lt. J. (Qr. -Mr.)— Served in
the S. African War, 1899-1901.— Took part in the
operations in the Transvaal, 00-01. Queen's medal
with 4 clasps.
FORREST, Lt.-Col. J. R.— Served with the Soudan
Expedition, 1885. — Suakin. Medal with clasp;
bronze star. Ser\'ed on the N.W. Frontier of India,
1897-8. — With Tirah Exped. Force. Medal with 2
clasps.
FORREST, Capt. R. H. (Ben. S.C.)— Served in
the Afghan War, 1878-9. — Medal.
FORSTER, Lt.-Gen. B L.— Served in the
New Zealand War, 1860-1. — Served during the
campaign in the Waikato country, action at Mahoe-
tahi. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 15 Feb. 61. Medal;
Brev. of Maj.
FORSTER, Hon. Lt.-Col. J. E— Served in
the S. African War, 1879. — During the Zulu Cam-
paign. Took part in the battle of Inyezane, and oc-
cupation of Etshowe. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 5 Mar.
79. Medal with clasp.
FORSTER, Col. J. FitzE.— Served with the
Egyptian Expedition, 1882-84. — At the reconnais-
sance at Ramleh ; actioas at El Magfar, "rel-el-Ma-
huta, first action at Kassassin (severely wounded).
Medal ; bronze star. Soudan, 1884. — Employed on
Transport duties. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 6 May
84. Clasp ; Brev. of Lt.-Col. Served with the Soudan
Expedition, 1884-5. — Nile. With River Column. Clasp.
FORSTER. Lt.-Col. T. H. B.— Served in
the S. African War, 1899-1901. — Spec. Serv. Offr. After-
wards D-A-A-G. (jueen's medal with 2 clasps. Pro-
moted Lt.-Col. Res. of Off.
FORTE, Capt. H. A N.— Served in the
S. African War, 1899-1901. — Empld. with Mtd. Inf.
Took part in the operations in the Orange Free State,
Feb. to May 00. In the Transvaal in May and Jun.
00, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and
Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June). In the Transvaal,
west of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. 00. In Orange River
Colony, May to 29 Nov. 00, including actions at Wit-
tebergen (1 to 29 July 00), Ladybrand (2 to 5 Sept.).
Bothaville and Caledon River (27 to 29 Nov.). Also
during operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange
River 99-00. Again in Orange River Colony, 30 Nov.
00 to Jan. 01. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01.
Queen's medal with 5 clasps. DSO.
FORTESCUE, Col. F. A.— Served in the Afghan
War, 1880. — Actions of Ahmed Khel and Urzoo. At
the surrender of Ghuznee. In the march from Kabul
to relief of Kandahar, and battle of 1st Sept. Medal
with 2 clasps ; bronze star. Served in the S. African
War, 1881. — Transvaal Campaign, served with the
Natal Field Force. Took part in the operations in S.
Africa, 1896. — Medal. Served in the S. African War,
1899-1900. — Was present at the relief of Ladysmith,
including action at Colenso ; operations of 17 to 24
Jan. 00. In Natal, Mar. to Jun. 00. Also in the
Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. co, in-
cluding actions at Belfast (26 and 27 Aug.), and Ly-
denberg (5 to 8 Sept.). Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 8
Feb. and 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 2 clasps.
FORTESCUE, Lt.-Col. H. (Bt.-Coi. Edward's
Horse Yeo >. — Served in the S. .'African War. 1879.
—During the Zulu Campaign. — Medal with clasp.
FORTH, Maj. C. T. W. (Ind. Army).— Accom-
panied the Lushai Expedition, 1890-1. — Medal with
clasp. Took part in the operations in Chitral, 1895.
— With the Relief Force. Medal with clasp.
FOSBERY. Hon. -Maj. W. T. E.— Served dur-
ing the Crimean Campaign, 1855. — Was present at
the siege of Sevastopol (dangerously wounded — right
leg amputated). Medal with clasp ; Turkish medal.
FOSTER, Capt. A.— Served in the South Afri-
can War, 1899-1902.— On Staff (as A-D-C to Maj.
Gen., Inf. Brig., 1 Mar. 00 to 5 Feb. 01), afterwards
Dist. Commdt., and as Administrator, No. 15 Martial
Law Area, Cape Colony Dist. Queen's medal with 3
clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps.
FOSTER, Col. C. E— Served in the South
African War, 1879. — During the Zulu Campaign. Medal
with clasp.
FOSTER, Capt. C. E. (Capt. 3rd. Bn. R.
Lan. R.). — Served in the S. African War, 1899-1903. —
Empld. with Mtd. Inf. Took part in the operations
in the Orange Free State, May 00. In the Transvaal,
east of Pretoria, Aug. to Nov. 00. In Orange River
Colony, May to 29 Nov. 00. Again in Orange River
Colony, Nov. to Dec. 00 and Mar. 01 to May 02. Also
in Cape Colony Dec. 00 to Mar. 01. Queen's medal
with 3 clasps, and King's medal with 2 clasps. Served
in the Soudan, 1905. — Took part in the operations
against the Nyam Nyam Tribes in the Bahr-el-Gha-
zal Province. Egyptian medal with clasp.
FOSTER, Capt. H E.— Served in the S.
African War, 1900-1. — Was present at the relief of
Ladysmith, including operations of 17 to 24 Jan. oo^
and action at Spion Kop ; operations of 5 to 7 Feb.

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