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War Services. — Retired List.
LAPHAM, Hon. Maj. U. F. (Or. -Mr.). —
Served in the S. African War, 1881. — During the
Transvaal Campaign. Served with the Natal Field
Force.
LARKING, Capt. R. N. W. — Served in
the S. African War, 1899-1901. — Took part in the ad-
vance on Kimberley, including actions at Belmont,
Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfoutein. Queen's
medal with 2 clasps.
LARYMORE, Maj. H. D.— Served with the
Expedition against the Jebus, Lagos, 1892. — Des-
patches, Lond. Gaz., 1 July 92. Served with the
Ashanti Expedition, r895-6. — Honourably mentioned.
CMG ; star. Served in W. Africa (N. Nigeria), 1904.
— During the operations against the people cf Semo-
lika Medal with clasp.
LASCELLES, Maj. G. R.— Served in the
S. African War, 1899-1900. — Adjt. , Composite Austra-
lian Bn. (6 Dec. 99 to 7 Apr. 00). Afterwards empld.
with Mtd. Inf. and as Adjt., Maitland. Took part
in the advance on Kimbreley. Was present during
the operations in the Orange Free State Feb. to May
00, including actions at Vet River (5 and 6 May) and
Zand River. In the Transvaal in May and Jun. 00,
including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and
Diamond Hill (,ri and 12 June). In the Transvaal,
east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. oo, including action
.at Reit Vlei. Also in Cape Colony, south of Orange
River, 99-00, including actions at Colesberg (1 Jan.
to 12 Feb.). Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01.
Queen's medal with 4 clasps.
LASCELLES. Hon. Lt.-Col. H. A. — Served
â– during the Indian Mutiny, 1857-8. — Was pre-
sent at the battle of Cawnpore, siege and capture of
Lucknow, defeat of Gwalior contingent. Medal with
clasp. Served in the Ashanti War, t874. — Was present
at the battle of Amoaful, in the iffairs of Dah, and the
capture of Coomassie. Medal with clasp.
LATTEN, Hon. Maj. L. (Qr. -Mr.).— Served in the
South African War, 1879. — During the Zulu Cam-
paign. Medal.
LATTEY, Capt. J. C— Served in the S. African
War, 1900.— Served in ranks Cape Mtd. Rif. Queen's
medal with 3 clasps.
LAUDER, Hon. Capt. R. R. (Qr.-Mr.). —
Served in the Afghan War, 1878-9-80. — With the Kuram
Field Force ; Khost Valley expedition, action at
Matun. With the Kabul Field Force; in the night
attack on rear guard at Zahidtbad, battle of Chara-
siah, and subsequent occupation of Kabul, in the
operations in and around Kabul and Sherpur, and
final repulse. In the march from Kabul to relief of
Kandahar, and battle of 1 Sept. Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 3 Dec. So. Medal with 3 clasps; medal for dis-
tinguished conduct in the field with clasp; bronze
star. Served with the Egyptian Expedition, 1882. —
Took part in the seizure of Suez Canal east of
Ismailia, battle of Tei-el-Kebir, occupation of Zaga-
zig and Cairo. Medal with clasp; bronze star.
LAUGHLIN, Maj., C. E. H. Lein. R.).— Served
in the Soudan, 1888. — Took part in the action of
Gamaizah. Medal with clasp ; bronze star. Served
in Uganda, 1898-9. — Medal with clasp.
LAUGHTON, Col. A. F. (Mad. S.C.). — Served
with the Burmese Expedition, 1885-6-7. — In charge of
Commt. Dept. Thanked by Govt, of India. Des-
patches, Lond. Gaz., 22 June 86 and 2 Sept. 87. Medal
with 2 clasps ; CB.
LAVERTON,, Captain H. C. — Served in the
S. African War, 1900-2. — Took part in the operations
in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May, 00, includ-
ing actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein, and Vet
River. In Orange River Colony, including actions
at Rhenoster River, Wittebergen, and Witpoort.
Again in Orange River Colony, Nov. 00 to Feb. 01,
and Apr. and May, 02. Queen's medal with 4 clasps,
and King's medal with 2 clasps.
LAVERTON, Maj. R. S. — Served in the South
African War, 1902. — Took part in the operations
in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, Jan. 02
to 31 May, 02. Queen's medal with 3 clasps.
LA VETTEE DE LA DUBETERRE MORIS, Col.,
John James. — Served in the Afghan War,
1878-79-80. — At the battle cf Charasith, and the dif-
ferent affairs round Kabul in Dec. 70, including the
defence of Sherpur, expedition to Kohistan, and affair
at Childukhtean. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 30 July
80. Medal with 2 clasps.
LAW, Col. Hon. C. H — Served in the Af-
ghan War, 1878-9. — Served in the Khyber Division.
Medal. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — In
commd. of 2nd Bn. Dorset R. to 17 Mar. 02. Was
present at the relief of Ladysmith, including opera-
tions of 17 to 24 Jan. 00, and action at Spion Kop ;
in the operations of 5 to 7 Feb. 00, rnd action at Vaal
Kranz ; in the operations on Tugela Heights (14 to 27
F-b. 00), and action at Pieters Hill. In the Transvaal
iu Jun. 00. In Natal Mar. to Jun. 00, including
action at Laing's Nek (6 to 9 Jun.). In Orange River
Colony Jun. 00. Commdt., Brandf art ; afterwards in
commd Lines of Commn., Centre Section, Orange
River Colony. Again during the operations in the
Transvaal 30 Nov. 00 to july of. Also in Qrange
River Colony July 01 to 31 May 02. Despatches (Sir
R. H. Buller, 30 Mar., 19 Jun., and 9 Nov. 00), Lond.
Gaz., 8 Feb. 01. Queen's medal with 5 clasps, and
King's medal with 2 clasps. CB.
LAW, Hon. Capt. C. R. (Qr.-Mr.). —
Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — On Staff.
[Empld. H.-Q. (graded Staff Lt.) 9 Feb. 00 to 5 Oct.
02]. In the Orange Free State Feb. to May 00, in-
cluding operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 Feb. 00);
actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein, Vet River (6
May), and Zand River. In the Transvaal in May
and Jun. 00, including -ctions near Johannesburg
and Pretoria. Also during operations in Orange River
Colony May 00. Again in tbe Transvaal 30 Nov. 00
to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01.
Queen's medal with 4 clasps, and King's medal with
2 clasps. Granted hon. rank of Capt.
LAWFORD, Col. E. E. M.— Served in the
Afghan War, 1879-80. — Took part in the action of
Ghirisk, the affair at Khusk-iNakhud, battle of Mai-
wand, and the defence of Kandahar, and battle of 1
j Sept. Medal with clasp. Served with the Burmese
Expedition, 1886-9. — Medal with 2 clasps.
I LAWLES, Maj. W. H. E.— Served in the
I S. African War, 1899-1901. — Spec. Serv. Offr. Took
part in the operations in the Orange Free State Feb.
to May 00. In the Transvaal in May and Jun. 00
Again in the Transvaal 30 Nov. 00 to May 01.
LAWLESS, Col. S. E. G.— Served in the
South African War, 1899-1902. — Took part in the opera-
tions in Orange River Colony May to 29 Nov. 00.
During the operations in Orange River Colony and
Cape Colony 30 Nov. 00 to 31 May 02. Despatches,
Lond. 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and
King's medal with 2 clasps
I.AWLEY, Brev. Col Hon. R. T. — Served
with the Soudan Expedition, 1884-5. — Nile. Medal
with clasp; bronze star. Served in the S. African
War, 1901-2. — In ommd. cf 7 Ilrs. 20 Dec. 01 to 32
Jan. 02, and o f a column 23 Jan. to 31 May 02. Took
part in the operations in the Transvaal Mar to 31
May 02. In Orange RWer Colony Jan. to Mar. and
May 02. Also during the '.perations in Cape Colony
Dec. 01 to Jan. 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 17 Jun.
02. Queen's medal with 5 clasps. CB.
(t) LAWRENCE, Capt. A. S.— Served in the S.
African War, 1900-2. — Served with Impl. Yeo. Took
part in the operations in the Orange Free State Feb.
to May 00. In the Orange River Colony May to 29
Nov. 00, including actions at Lindley (1 and 26
June), Bethlehem (6 and 7 July), Wittebergen (1 to
29 July), and Witpoort. In the Transvaal 30 Nov. 00
to Mar. 01. Again in the Orange River Colony Mar.
to Sept. oi, and Nov. or to 31 May 02. During the
operations on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in
Sept. and Oct. or. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 29 July
02. Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and King's medal
with 2 clasps.
LAWRENCE, Hon. Brig.-Surg. H. J. H.
—Served during the Crimean Campaign, 1854. — Took
part in the siege and tall of Sevastopol. Medal with
clasp; clasp; Turkish medal. Served with the
Soudan Expedition, 1S85. — Suakin. Attached to G.
Gds. Medal with clasp; bronze star.
LAWRENCE, Hon. Maj. R. — Served in the I
South African War, 1877-9. — During the Kaffir Cam-
paign. Took part in the operations gainst the Gale-
kas, and in the Zulu campaign. Medal with clasp.
LAWRENCE, Col. R. C. B. (h p.).— Served with
the Egyptian Expedition, 1882. — At the battle of Tel-
el-Kebir. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 2 Nov. 82. Brev. 1
of Mai. ; 4th class Medjidie. Medal with clasp.
LAWRENCE, Hon. Capt., T. C. (Sen. Asst. Surg.,
Ind Sub. Med. Dept.).— Served in the Afghan
War, 1878-80. — Medal. Served with the Burmese Ex-
pedition, 1886-7. — Medal with 2 clasps. Accompanied
the Chin-Lushai Expedition, 1889-90. — Clasp. Served
in Burma, 1892. — Clasp .
LAWRENCE, Captain W. E. — Served in the
S. African War, 1900-r. — Spec. Serv. Offr., Rhodesian
Field Force; afterwards on Staff. Took part in the
operations in Rhodesia Apr. to May 00. In (he Trans-
vaal, west of Pretoria, July to Oct. co, including
action at Elands River (4 to 6 Aug.). Queen's rt edal
with 4 clasps.
War Services. — Retired List.
LAPHAM, Hon. Maj. U. F. (Or. -Mr.). —
Served in the S. African War, 1881. — During the
Transvaal Campaign. Served with the Natal Field
Force.
LARKING, Capt. R. N. W. — Served in
the S. African War, 1899-1901. — Took part in the ad-
vance on Kimberley, including actions at Belmont,
Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfoutein. Queen's
medal with 2 clasps.
LARYMORE, Maj. H. D.— Served with the
Expedition against the Jebus, Lagos, 1892. — Des-
patches, Lond. Gaz., 1 July 92. Served with the
Ashanti Expedition, r895-6. — Honourably mentioned.
CMG ; star. Served in W. Africa (N. Nigeria), 1904.
— During the operations against the people cf Semo-
lika Medal with clasp.
LASCELLES, Maj. G. R.— Served in the
S. African War, 1899-1900. — Adjt. , Composite Austra-
lian Bn. (6 Dec. 99 to 7 Apr. 00). Afterwards empld.
with Mtd. Inf. and as Adjt., Maitland. Took part
in the advance on Kimbreley. Was present during
the operations in the Orange Free State Feb. to May
00, including actions at Vet River (5 and 6 May) and
Zand River. In the Transvaal in May and Jun. 00,
including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and
Diamond Hill (,ri and 12 June). In the Transvaal,
east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov. oo, including action
.at Reit Vlei. Also in Cape Colony, south of Orange
River, 99-00, including actions at Colesberg (1 Jan.
to 12 Feb.). Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01.
Queen's medal with 4 clasps.
LASCELLES. Hon. Lt.-Col. H. A. — Served
â– during the Indian Mutiny, 1857-8. — Was pre-
sent at the battle of Cawnpore, siege and capture of
Lucknow, defeat of Gwalior contingent. Medal with
clasp. Served in the Ashanti War, t874. — Was present
at the battle of Amoaful, in the iffairs of Dah, and the
capture of Coomassie. Medal with clasp.
LATTEN, Hon. Maj. L. (Qr. -Mr.).— Served in the
South African War, 1879. — During the Zulu Cam-
paign. Medal.
LATTEY, Capt. J. C— Served in the S. African
War, 1900.— Served in ranks Cape Mtd. Rif. Queen's
medal with 3 clasps.
LAUDER, Hon. Capt. R. R. (Qr.-Mr.). —
Served in the Afghan War, 1878-9-80. — With the Kuram
Field Force ; Khost Valley expedition, action at
Matun. With the Kabul Field Force; in the night
attack on rear guard at Zahidtbad, battle of Chara-
siah, and subsequent occupation of Kabul, in the
operations in and around Kabul and Sherpur, and
final repulse. In the march from Kabul to relief of
Kandahar, and battle of 1 Sept. Despatches, Lond.
Gaz., 3 Dec. So. Medal with 3 clasps; medal for dis-
tinguished conduct in the field with clasp; bronze
star. Served with the Egyptian Expedition, 1882. —
Took part in the seizure of Suez Canal east of
Ismailia, battle of Tei-el-Kebir, occupation of Zaga-
zig and Cairo. Medal with clasp; bronze star.
LAUGHLIN, Maj., C. E. H. Lein. R.).— Served
in the Soudan, 1888. — Took part in the action of
Gamaizah. Medal with clasp ; bronze star. Served
in Uganda, 1898-9. — Medal with clasp.
LAUGHTON, Col. A. F. (Mad. S.C.). — Served
with the Burmese Expedition, 1885-6-7. — In charge of
Commt. Dept. Thanked by Govt, of India. Des-
patches, Lond. Gaz., 22 June 86 and 2 Sept. 87. Medal
with 2 clasps ; CB.
LAVERTON,, Captain H. C. — Served in the
S. African War, 1900-2. — Took part in the operations
in the Orange Free State, Feb. to May, 00, includ-
ing actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein, and Vet
River. In Orange River Colony, including actions
at Rhenoster River, Wittebergen, and Witpoort.
Again in Orange River Colony, Nov. 00 to Feb. 01,
and Apr. and May, 02. Queen's medal with 4 clasps,
and King's medal with 2 clasps.
LAVERTON, Maj. R. S. — Served in the South
African War, 1902. — Took part in the operations
in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, Jan. 02
to 31 May, 02. Queen's medal with 3 clasps.
LA VETTEE DE LA DUBETERRE MORIS, Col.,
John James. — Served in the Afghan War,
1878-79-80. — At the battle cf Charasith, and the dif-
ferent affairs round Kabul in Dec. 70, including the
defence of Sherpur, expedition to Kohistan, and affair
at Childukhtean. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 30 July
80. Medal with 2 clasps.
LAW, Col. Hon. C. H — Served in the Af-
ghan War, 1878-9. — Served in the Khyber Division.
Medal. Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — In
commd. of 2nd Bn. Dorset R. to 17 Mar. 02. Was
present at the relief of Ladysmith, including opera-
tions of 17 to 24 Jan. 00, and action at Spion Kop ;
in the operations of 5 to 7 Feb. 00, rnd action at Vaal
Kranz ; in the operations on Tugela Heights (14 to 27
F-b. 00), and action at Pieters Hill. In the Transvaal
iu Jun. 00. In Natal Mar. to Jun. 00, including
action at Laing's Nek (6 to 9 Jun.). In Orange River
Colony Jun. 00. Commdt., Brandf art ; afterwards in
commd Lines of Commn., Centre Section, Orange
River Colony. Again during the operations in the
Transvaal 30 Nov. 00 to july of. Also in Qrange
River Colony July 01 to 31 May 02. Despatches (Sir
R. H. Buller, 30 Mar., 19 Jun., and 9 Nov. 00), Lond.
Gaz., 8 Feb. 01. Queen's medal with 5 clasps, and
King's medal with 2 clasps. CB.
LAW, Hon. Capt. C. R. (Qr.-Mr.). —
Served in the S. African War, 1899-1902. — On Staff.
[Empld. H.-Q. (graded Staff Lt.) 9 Feb. 00 to 5 Oct.
02]. In the Orange Free State Feb. to May 00, in-
cluding operations at Paardeberg (17 to 26 Feb. 00);
actions at Poplar Grove, Dreifontein, Vet River (6
May), and Zand River. In the Transvaal in May
and Jun. 00, including -ctions near Johannesburg
and Pretoria. Also during operations in Orange River
Colony May 00. Again in tbe Transvaal 30 Nov. 00
to 31 May 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 10 Sept. 01.
Queen's medal with 4 clasps, and King's medal with
2 clasps. Granted hon. rank of Capt.
LAWFORD, Col. E. E. M.— Served in the
Afghan War, 1879-80. — Took part in the action of
Ghirisk, the affair at Khusk-iNakhud, battle of Mai-
wand, and the defence of Kandahar, and battle of 1
j Sept. Medal with clasp. Served with the Burmese
Expedition, 1886-9. — Medal with 2 clasps.
I LAWLES, Maj. W. H. E.— Served in the
I S. African War, 1899-1901. — Spec. Serv. Offr. Took
part in the operations in the Orange Free State Feb.
to May 00. In the Transvaal in May and Jun. 00
Again in the Transvaal 30 Nov. 00 to May 01.
LAWLESS, Col. S. E. G.— Served in the
South African War, 1899-1902. — Took part in the opera-
tions in Orange River Colony May to 29 Nov. 00.
During the operations in Orange River Colony and
Cape Colony 30 Nov. 00 to 31 May 02. Despatches,
Lond. 10 Sept. 01. Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and
King's medal with 2 clasps
I.AWLEY, Brev. Col Hon. R. T. — Served
with the Soudan Expedition, 1884-5. — Nile. Medal
with clasp; bronze star. Served in the S. African
War, 1901-2. — In ommd. cf 7 Ilrs. 20 Dec. 01 to 32
Jan. 02, and o f a column 23 Jan. to 31 May 02. Took
part in the operations in the Transvaal Mar to 31
May 02. In Orange RWer Colony Jan. to Mar. and
May 02. Also during the '.perations in Cape Colony
Dec. 01 to Jan. 02. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 17 Jun.
02. Queen's medal with 5 clasps. CB.
(t) LAWRENCE, Capt. A. S.— Served in the S.
African War, 1900-2. — Served with Impl. Yeo. Took
part in the operations in the Orange Free State Feb.
to May 00. In the Orange River Colony May to 29
Nov. 00, including actions at Lindley (1 and 26
June), Bethlehem (6 and 7 July), Wittebergen (1 to
29 July), and Witpoort. In the Transvaal 30 Nov. 00
to Mar. 01. Again in the Orange River Colony Mar.
to Sept. oi, and Nov. or to 31 May 02. During the
operations on the Zululand Frontier of Natal in
Sept. and Oct. or. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 29 July
02. Queen's medal with 3 clasps, and King's medal
with 2 clasps.
LAWRENCE, Hon. Brig.-Surg. H. J. H.
—Served during the Crimean Campaign, 1854. — Took
part in the siege and tall of Sevastopol. Medal with
clasp; clasp; Turkish medal. Served with the
Soudan Expedition, 1S85. — Suakin. Attached to G.
Gds. Medal with clasp; bronze star.
LAWRENCE, Hon. Maj. R. — Served in the I
South African War, 1877-9. — During the Kaffir Cam-
paign. Took part in the operations gainst the Gale-
kas, and in the Zulu campaign. Medal with clasp.
LAWRENCE, Col. R. C. B. (h p.).— Served with
the Egyptian Expedition, 1882. — At the battle of Tel-
el-Kebir. Despatches, Lond. Gaz., 2 Nov. 82. Brev. 1
of Mai. ; 4th class Medjidie. Medal with clasp.
LAWRENCE, Hon. Capt., T. C. (Sen. Asst. Surg.,
Ind Sub. Med. Dept.).— Served in the Afghan
War, 1878-80. — Medal. Served with the Burmese Ex-
pedition, 1886-7. — Medal with 2 clasps. Accompanied
the Chin-Lushai Expedition, 1889-90. — Clasp. Served
in Burma, 1892. — Clasp .
LAWRENCE, Captain W. E. — Served in the
S. African War, 1900-r. — Spec. Serv. Offr., Rhodesian
Field Force; afterwards on Staff. Took part in the
operations in Rhodesia Apr. to May 00. In (he Trans-
vaal, west of Pretoria, July to Oct. co, including
action at Elands River (4 to 6 Aug.). Queen's rt edal
with 4 clasps.
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