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8 Lt.Coloael Scott-Kerr served ia Zulu war in 1879, and was present in engagement at Ulundi (Medal with Clasp).
Served in Soudau campaign ia 1885 (Medal with Clasp, and Khedive's Star). Served in South African war in 1900 to
1902, taking part in operations in Orange Free State, April to May 1900 ; in Orange River Colony, 29th May to Nov.
1900, including actions at Biddulphsberg, 29th May, and VVittebergen ; took part in operations in Transvaal Feb. to
March 1901 ; and in Orange River Colony Dec. 1900 to Feb. 1901, and March 1901 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned
in despatches, DSO., Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
11 Colonel Fergusson served with Dongola Expeditionary Force under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1896 with 10th
Soudanese Battalion, including engagement at Firket and operations at Hafir (mentioned in despatches, British Medal,
and Khedive's Medal with two Clasps) ; and in Soudan in 1897, resulting in capture of Abu Hamed and the subse-
quent occupation of Berber (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major, two Clasps to Khedive's Medal) ; and in 189S,
including battles of Atbara (mentioned in despatches) and Khartoum (mentioned in despatches) and defeat of Ahmed
Feud's Army (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Brevet of Lt.Colonel, three Clasps to Khedive's Medal) ; and in 1899 in
First advance againsfthe Khalifa (Clasp to Khedive's Medal, 3rd Class Medjidie).
1* Major G. E. Pereira served with China Expeditionary Force in 1900— slightly wounded (mentioned in despatches
DSO., Medal with Clasp). Served in South African war in 1902, and took part in operations in Transvaal and Cape Colony
in May (Medal with three Clasps).
W Lt.Colonel Hon. W. E. Cavendish served in operations against the Slave-trading Arabs in British Central Africa in
1S96-97 (mentioned ia despatches). Served in campaign in Soudan under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1898, and was present
at battle of Khartoum (British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with Clasp). Served in South African war in 1S99-1902,
taking part ia operations ia Orange Free State April to May 1900 ; ia Orange River Colony, 29th May to Nov. 1900, in-
cluding" actions at Biddulphsberg, 29th May, and Wittebergen ; took part in operations in Transvaal Feb. to May 1901 ;
and in Oraage River Coloay Dec. 1900 to Feb. 1901, aad March 1901 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with
three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
17 Major Ruggles-Brise served in South African war in 1899-1900 as a Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General ; accom-
panied the Kimberley Relief Force, and was present in engagemeats at Belmont (mentioned in despatches), Modeler River,
and Magersfontein (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major); took part in operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May
1900, including operations at Paardeberg, actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Vet River, and Zand River ; in the Trans-
vaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill; and in Transvaal,
east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast (several times mentioned in despatches, Medal
with seven Clasps).
18 The Earl of Cavan served in South African war in 1899-1900, taking part in operations in Orange Free State, April
to May 1900 ; in Orange River Colony, 29th May to Nov. 1900, including the actions at Biddulphsberg. 29th May, and
VVittebergen ; took part in operations in Transvaal Feb. to March iqoi ; and in Orange River Colony Dec. 1900 to Feb.
irjoi, and March 1901 to ^rst May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
19 Lord Edward Cecil served with Dongola Expeditionary Force in 1896 as Aide de Camp to Sir Herbert Kitchener,
Cammandiag the Foice, including engagement at Firket and operations at Hafir (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major,
4th Class of the Medjidie, British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with two Clasps), and in operations in 1898 as Aide de Camp
to Sir Herbert Kitchener, including battles of Atbara (mentioned in despatches) and Khartoum (mentioned in despatches,
DSO., and two Clasps). Served in South African war in 1899-1900 on Special Service, and took part in defence of Mafe-
king ; was also Administrator of the Marico and Rustenburg Districts (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of 1. 1. Colonel,
Medal with two Clasps).
20 Major Du Plat Taylor served in operations in Eastern Soudan in 1891 with Egyptian Army, and was present
at capture of Tokar (Khedive's Star with Clasp, 4th Class of the Medjidie). Served in South African war in 1899-1902
and took part in advance on Kimberley, including actions at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfontein ; also
took part in operations in Orange Free State Feb. to March 1900, including actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Vet
River and Zand River ; operations in Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria,
and Diamond Hill , operations in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast ; and
operations in Cape Colony Dec. 1900 to 31st May 1902; also served as Officer Commanding Rest Camp, and as Station
Staff Officer at Norval's Point (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major, Medal with six Clasps, King's Medal with two
Clasps).
21 Major N. A. L. Corry served in South African war in 1899-1901, and took part in advance on Kimberley, including
actions at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfontein ; the operations in Orange Free State, Feb to May 1900,
including actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Vet River, and Zand River ; in the Transvaal ia May and June 1900,
including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill ; in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov.
1900, including actions at Belfast ; and in Cape Colony, Dec. 1900 to July 1901. Served as Commandant at Achtergang
(mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with seven Clasps).
22 Major L R Fisher-Rowe served in South African war in 1899-1902 and took part in advance on Kimberley, including
actions at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfontein ; operations in Orange Free State Feb to May 1900, including
actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Vet River, and Zand River ; in Transvaal, in May and June 1900, including actions
near Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill ; in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov 1900, including
actions at Belfast ; and in Cape Colony Dec. 1900 to 31st May 1902 ; also served as Commandant at Hout Kraal (mentioned
in despatches, Brevet of Major, Medal with six Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
2 ; t Major F. B. G. Ponsonby served in South African war in 1901-02 (Medal with three Clasps).
21 Major G. F. Molyneux-Montgomerie served as Adjutant to the Chinese Regiment at Wei-hai-wei from its formation
in Dec. 1893 till June 1901. Served with China Expeditionary Force 1900 (Medal with Clasp).
25 Major Hon. G. A. A. Hood served with expedition to Ashanti under Sir Francis Scott in 1895 (Star). Served in
South African war in 1899-1302 as Special Service Officer, afterwards as Commandant atKrankiul and Phillipstown ; took
part in relief of Kimberley ; operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900, including Paardeberg, and actions
at Poplar Grove, Vet River, and Zand River ; in Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near
Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill ; in Orange River Colony Mav to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at
Wittebergen ; and in Cape Colonv Dec. 1900 to 31st May 1902 (Medal with five Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
26 Lord Ardee served in South African war in 1900-02, taking part in operations in Orange Free State April to May 1900 ;
in Orange River Colony, 29th May to Nov. 1900, including actions at Biddulphsberg, 29th May, and Wittebergen ; in
Transvaal, Feb. to March 1901 ; and in Orange River Colony Dec. 1900 to Feb. 1901 and March 1901 to 31st May 1902
(Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
2" Captain Smith served in campaign in Soudan nndeT Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1S9S, and was present at battle of Khar-
toum (mentioned in despatches. 4th Class of the Medjidie, British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with Clasp). Served in
South African war in 1902 (Medal with two Clasps).
29 Captain Glyn served in South African war in 1899-1900 with 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards, and was present in
engagement at Magersfontein; the operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900, including actions at Poplar Grove,
Driefontein, Vet River, and Zand River ; operations in Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannes-
burg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill ; and in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July 1900 (Medal with four Clasps).
86 Captain Earle served in South African war in 1899-1900 on Staff, and took part in advance on Kimberley, including
actions at Belmont, Enslin, and Modder River (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with two Clasps). [See Civil Deco-
rations for Gallantry, " Hart's Annual Army List,' p. 1162.]
3 1 Captain Hervey-Bathurst served in campaign in Soudan under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1898, and was present at
battle of Khartoum (British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with Clasp). Served in South African war in 1899-1900, and took
part in advance on Kimberley, including actions at Belmont, Enslin, Modder River, and Magersfontein (twice mentioned
in despatches, Medal with two Clasps).
82 Captain Bonham served in South African war in 1900-02, and took part ia operations in Orange Free State, April to
May 1900 ; in Orange River Colony, May 1900, including action at Biddulphsberg, 29th May— wounded ; and in Orange
P'ver Colony July 1901 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with two Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps)
3* Majoi Gascoigne served in campaign in Soudan under Sir Herbert Kitchener in 1898, and was present at battle of
Khartoum (mentioned in despatches, DSO., British Medal, and Khedive's Medal with Clasp). Served in South African
war in 1899-1902 on Staff, and took part in operations in Orange Free State April to May 1900, in Orange River
Colony Mav to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Biddulphsberg and Wittebergen ; in Orange Rivet Colony 30th Nov.

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