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i53* l2 M l {Th e Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers.
the relief of Kimberley ; and operations in Cape Colony July 1901 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Brevet
of Major, Medal with five Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
Captain Milvain(wounded at Diamond Hill) served in the South African war with the I2lh Lancers, and took part
in the engagements near Johannesburg and at Diamond Hill, and in subsequent operations in Cape Colony and
Orange Free State (Medal with four Clasps).
n Major G. W. Hobson served in South African war in 1899-1901, and took part in advance on Kimberley, in-
cluding action at Magersfontein ; operations in the Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900, including Paardeberg, and
actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Karree Siding, Houtnek, Vet River, and Zand River ; in the Transvaal in May
and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill ; in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria,
Aug. 1900, including action at Elands River; in Orange River Colony July 1900, including action at Wittebergen ;
and in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to April 1901 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with three Clasps).
12 Major W. H. Greenly served in South African war in 1899-1902 as Adjutant to 12th Lancers 30th Nov. 1900 to
June igor ; took part in operations in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to June igor ; and in Cape Colony June rgoi to
31st May 1902 (twice mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major, DSO., Medal with six Clasps, King's Medal with two
Clasps).
13 Captain Bailey served in the "South African war with the 12th Lancers, and took part in the operations in the
Orange Free State including the actions at Paardeberg and Driefontein — severely wounded at Poplar Grove — the
engagements near Johannesburg and at Diamond Hill, the operations in the Transvaal east of Pretoria (July to 29th
Nov. rgoo) including the action at Wittebergen, and in the relief of Kimberley ; and in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900
to 3rst May 1902. Served afterwards as Staff Officer (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with six Clasps, King's
Medal with two Clasps).
14 Captain Macnaghton served in the South African war with the 12th Lancers, and took part in the operations
in the Orange Free State including the actions at Paardeberg and Driefontein, the engagements near Johannesburg
and at Diamond Hill, the operations in the Transvaal east of Pretoria (July to 29th Nov. 1900) including the action
at Wittebergen, and in the relief of Kimberley (mentioned in despatches, Medal with six Clasps, King's Medal with two
Clasps). [See also Civil Decorations for Gallantry, " Hart's Annual Army List," p. 1162.]
15 Captain Burrell served in the South African war with the 12th Lancers, and took part in the engagements near
Johannesburg and at Diamond Hill, the operations in the Transvaal east of Pretoria (July to 29th Nov. 1900) in-
cluding the action at Wittebergen, and in the subsequent operatoins in Cape Colony (Medal with four Clasps, King's
Medal with two Clasps).
l' Captain C. Fane served in South African war in i8gg-igo2, as Adjutant to the 12th Lancers June 1901 to 31st May
1902 ; took part in operations in lransvaal 30th Nov. igoo to July rgor ; and in Cape Colony July igor to 3rst
May r902 (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with six Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
18 Captain Wood served in the South African war with the r 2 th Lancers, and took part in the engagements near
Johannesburg and at Diamond Hill, the operations in the Transvaal east of Pretoria (July to 2gth Nov. 1900) in-
cluding the action at Wittebergen, and in the relief of Kimberley; and in Cape Colony July igor to 31st May igo2
(Medal with four Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
1! > Captain Grant served in the South African war with the 12th Lancers, and took part in the operations in Orange
Free State, including the actions at Paardeberg and Driefontein, the engagement near Johannesburg, the operations
in the Transvaal east of Pretoria (July to 29th Nov. 1900) including the action at Wittebergen, and in the relief of
Kimberley ; and operations in Cape Colony July 1901 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with
five Casps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
20 Lieut. G. B. Ollivant served in South African war in 1898-1902 with the 12th Lancers, and took part in operations
in the Transvaal April to July 1901 ; and in Orange River Colony July 1901 to 31st May igo2 (Medal with three Clasps).
21 Sir E. B. F. H. Lacon served in South African war in i8gg-igo2 with the 12th Lancers, and took part in operations
in the Transvaal April to July 1901 ; and in Cape Colony July 1901 to 31st May r902 (Medal with three Clasps, King's
Medal with two Clasps).
22 Lieut. F. W. S. Murray served in South African war in 1899-1902 with the 12th Lancers, and took part in operations
in the Transvaal April to July 1901 ; and in Cape Colony July 1901 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with three Clasps).
28 Lieut. H. E. Connop served in South African war in i89g-igo2 with the 12th Lancers, and took part in operations
in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to July 1901 ; and in Cape Colony July rgoi to 31st May 1902 (Medal with three Clasps,
King's Medal with two Clasps).
25 Lieut. C. M. Truman served in the South African war in 1901-02 with the 12th Lancers, and took part in operations
in the Transvaal April to July 1901 ; and in Cape Colony Feb. to April igor, and July igoi to 31st May igo2 (Medal
with three Clasps).
2G Lieut. A. B. Reynolds served in South African war with the 12th Lancers in igoi-02, and took part in operations
in Cape Colony Oct. 1901 to 31st May rgo2 (mentioned in despatches).
27 Lieut. C. E. Reynard served in South African war in 1901-02, and took part in operations in Cape Colony Nov. i|
1901 to 31st May 1902.
29 Lieut. T. R. Badger served in South African war in 1901-02 with the 12th Lancers — severely wounded and took
part in operations in Cape Colony Nov. to Dec. 1901.
8) Lieut. R. B. Wood served in South African war in 1902, and took part in operations in Cape Colony May 1902.
5i Lieut. King served in South African war with the 12th Lancers and on the Staff, and took part in operations
n Cape Colony, Orange Free State, and the Transvaal (Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
Record oj the Services of the 12th (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers.
Raised in 1715 as the 12th Dragoons. To Ireland, 1718, remaining there 75 years. In 1768 desig-
nated " The Prince of Wales's Regiment," and constituted "Light Dragoons." Tothe Mediterranean,
1793 (car ture of Corsica). To Italy, 1794. To England, 1795. To Portugal, 1797. To Egypt 1801
(investment of Cairo). To England, 1802. To Ireland, 1803. To England, 1805. To Holland, 1809.
To England, 1810. To Portugal, 181 1; through the Peninsular War and marched through France,
•embarking at Calais lor England, 1S14. To Ostend 1815 (at the battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo,
and in the Army of Occupation in France). Converted into " Lancers," 1816. To England 1818 To
Ireland, 1S20. To England, 1824. To Portugal, 1827. To England, 1828. To Scotland,' 1829 To
Ireland, 1830. To England, 1833. To Ireland, 1841. To Scotland and England, 1843. To Ireland,
1848. Returned to England and embarked for South Africa, 1851. To India, 1854. To the Crimea
1855 (marching through Egypt). To England, 1856. To India, 18V7. To England, i860. To
Ireland, 1865. To England, 1870. To India, 1877. To Engla.nd, 1887. To Scotland, 1893. To
Ireland, 1895. To England, 1897. To South Africa, 1899; Modder River, Enslin, Magersfontein
relief of Kimberley. Paardeberg, advance to Bloemfontein and Pretoria, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen.