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The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment). 226a
to 25th April 1900 ; and about Middleburg, including affair at Paardeplaatz Jan. 1902 with Colonel Urmstoii's column
(Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
19 Major F. J. Duncan served in South African war in 1809-1902 on Special duty under Military Governor Johan-
nesburg ; afterwards as Commandant at Edenburg and in command of a Mounted Infantry Battalion ; took part in
operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900 ; in Orange River Colony May to 29th Nov. 1900 ; in Cape Colony,
south of Orange River, 1899-1900 (twice mentioned in despatches, DSO., Brevet of Major, Medal with two Clasp's,
King's Medal with two Clasps).
'■W Colonel Carter served with Benin Expedition under Rear Admiral Rawson in 1897 as Adjutant of Niger Coast
Protectorate Force (mentioned in despatches, promoted Captain. Brevet of Major, Medal with Clasp). Commanded
Benin Territories Expedition in 1899 (mentioned in despatches, CMG., Clasp) ; also commanded Qua Ibo Expedition
in 1899 (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Lt.Colonel). Served in 1900 in operations in Ashauti, including relief
of Kumasi — severely wounded.
*i Captain Nash served in South African war in 1S99-1901 with 1st Battalion Royal Scots. Served as Com-
mandant at Swartz Koppies, afterwards at Godwan, and took part in operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May
1900; also in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast and Lydenberg ;
in Orange River Colony, May to 29th Nov. Afterwards took part in operations of General Sir Bindon Blood's Column
in Eastern Transvaal in 1901 (Medal with four Clasps).
'22 Captain Gunn served in South African war in 1901-02, and took part in operations in Transvaal Aug. 1901 to
31st May 1902 (Medal with two Clasps).
28 Captain Davie served in South African war in 1902 and took part in operations in Transvaal March 1902.
24 Captain Annand served in campaign on North West Frontier of India under Sir William Lockhart in 1897 with
Tirah Expeditionary Force (Medal with two Clasp*). Served in South African war in 1899-1902 with 1st Battalion
Royal Scots as Station Commandant, and took part in operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900 ; also in the
Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast and Lydenberg ; in Orange River
Colony May to Nov. 1900; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1SQ9-1900 ; in the Transvaal joth Nov. 1900 to
March 1901 and June 1901 to 31st May 1902 ; and in Cape Colony March to June 1901 (Medal with three Clasps,
King's Medal with two Clasps 1 .
S Major YV'ingate served in South African war in 1S99-1902 and took part in operations in Orange Free State Feb.
to May 1900 ; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast and Lydenberg
in Orange River Colony May to 20th Nov. 1900; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1S99-1900; and in the
Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to 31st May 1902 ; also served as Station Commandant (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major,
Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
-<"> Major Moir served in South African war in 1899-1902 as Adjutant to 1st Battalion Royal Scots from Nov.
1899 to June 1901 and Dec. 1901 to 31st May 1902 ; also as Commandant at Balmoral, and was present in operations
n Orange Free State Feb. to July 1900, including action before Dewetsdorp ; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July
to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast, the passage of the Steenkampsbergen, and Lydenberg, and advance on
and occupation of Komatipoort ; in Orange River Colony May to 29th Nov. 1900 ; in Cape Colony, south of Orange
River, 1899-1900 ; and in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to June 1901, and Dec. 1901 to 31st May 1902 — severely wounded
(twice mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major, Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
88 Captain Maclean served in South African war in 1899-1902 ; was attached to Army Service Corps and employed
with Mounted Infantry; took part in operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900; in the Transvaal, east of
Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast and Lydenberg ; in Orange River Colony May to 29th
Nov. 1900 ; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900 ; in the Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to Oct. 1901 : and
in Orange River Colony Oct. 1901 to 31st May 1902 (twice mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with three Clasps,
King's Medal with two Clasps).
M Captain Snith served in South African war in 1899-1902 attached to 2nd Mounted Infantry Royal Scots, and
was present in operations near Colesberg Feb. 1900 ; took part in advance to Bloemfontcin, and was present in engage-
ments at Klip Drift, Paardeberg, Poplar Grove, and Driefontein.
s Captain Pratt served in South African war in 1899-1002 with 1st Battalion and took part in operations in Orange
Free State Feb. to May 1900 ; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions at Belfast
and Lydenberg ; in Orange River Colony, May to 29th Nov. 1900 ; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, iqoo ; and
in Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to May 1901, and Feb. 1902 to 31st May 1902 (mentioned in despatches, Medal with three
Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
s< Captain L. K. Smith served in South African war in 1899-1902 attached to the 2nd Mounted Infantry Royal
Scots, and was present at operations near Colesberg Dec. to Feb. 1900 ; took part in advance on Kimberley and
Bloemfontcin, including the actions at Klip Drift, Paardeberg, Poplar Grove, and Driefontein ; also operations in
Orange River Colony under Colonel Henry 1901 ; and in Eastern Orange River Colony and Transvaal under General
Elliott 1901 to 31st May 1902 (twice mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with four Clasps, King's Medal with
two Clasps).
'■'■'• Captain Price served in South African war in 1899-1902 and took part in operations in Cape Colony 1S99-1900,
including actions at Loperberg and Penhoek ; in Orange Free State Feb. to July 1900, including relief of Wepei.er
and action before Dewetsdorp ; in Transvaal, cast of Pretoria, including actions at Belfast ; took part under General
Ian Hamilton in the advance on Lydenberg, including the passage of the Steenkampsbergen, seizure of Zwaggershoek.
battle of Paardeplaatz, and advance on and occupation of Komatipoort; took part in operations in Eastern Transvaal
with Lt.Colonel Douglas under Sir Bindon Blood, including actions of Dullstroom, and Goedchoop, south of M.ichadorp;
and in Crocodile Valley (twice mentioned in despatches, DSO., recommended for the Victoria Cross, Medal with three
Clasp=, King's Medal with two Clasps).
j>7 Captain Croker served in South African war in 1S99-1902 and took part in operations in Cape Colony 7R09-1000,
iri' hiding actions at Loperberg and Penhoek, in Orange Free State Feb. to July 1900, including relief of Wepener,
and action before Dewetsdorp ; in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, including actions at Belfast ; took part under General
Ian Hamilton in advance on Lydenberg, including passage of the Steenkampsbergen, seizure of Zwaggershoek, battle
of Paardeplaatz, and advance on and occupation of Komatipoort ; took part in operations in Eastern Transvaal with
Lt.Colonel Douglas's column under Sir Bindon Blood, including actions at Dullstroom, Goedehoop, south of Macha-
dorp ; and in the Crocodile Valley; served with Mounted Infantry in operations in Orange Free State 1900, 1901,
1902 under Colonel Barker (Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
" H Captain John Mackenzie served in operations on the Niger with expedition to Bornu (mentioned in despatches.
Medal with Clasp, Medal for Distinguished Conduct in the Field). Served with Ashanti Field Force in 1900, and was
awarded the Victoria Cross for the following service :— -" On the 6th June, 1900, at Dompossi, in Ashanti, Sergeant
John Mackenzie, after working two Maxim guns under a hot fire and being wounded while doing so, volunteered to
clear the stockades of the enemy, which he did in the most gallant manner, leading the charge himself and driving the
enemy headlong into the bush " Served with Aro Expedition in 1901-02, in S. Nigeria (mentioned in despatches);
Served with Kano-Sokoto campaign in N. Nigeria in 1903.
*o Captain Bvinbury served on North West Frontier of India in 1897-98 in operations on Samana and in Kurram
Valley; with the Flying Column in the Kurram Valley under Colonel Richardson (Medal with two Clasps). Served in
Tirah Expedition in 1897-98, including actions at Chagru, Kotal, and Dargai ; and capture of the Sampagha and
Arhanga Passes (Clasp).
*'■* Captain Budge served in South African war in 1899-1902, was attached to Army Service Corps; took part In
operations in Orange Free State Feb. to May 1900 ; in Transvaal, cast of Pretoria, July to 29th Nov. 1900, including actions
at Belfast and Lydenberg; in Orange River Colony May to 29th Nov. 1900; in Cape Colony, south of Orange River
1899-1900 ; and in Transvaal 30th Nov. 1900 to 31st May 1902 (twice mentioned in despatches, Medal with three Clasps,
King's Medal with two Clasps).
p8 Captain Busscll served in South African war in 1899-1902 and took part in operations in Cape Colony, including
actions at Loperberg, Bird's River, Penhoek, Labnschagnes Nek ; also in the Orange Free State Feb. to July 1900,
including operations for the relief of Wepener, and action before Dewetsdorp ; in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, in -
eluding the action at Belfast ; took part with General Ian Hamilton's Force in advance on Lydenberg, including passage
of the Steenkampsbergen, seizure of Zwaggershoek, action at Paardeplaatz, and with advance on and occupation of
Komatipoort ; also took part in operations in Crocodile Valley ; and about Middleburg, including affair at Paardeplaatz
(Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps),
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