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2gia The Hampshire Regiment.
6 Major Crofts served with the Burmese Expedition in 1887 (Medal with Clasp). Served in the South African
war in 1900-02, and took part in the operations in Orange River Colony in August 1900 (Medal with three Clasps
King's Medal with two Clasps).
6 Major de AVinton served with the Burmese Expedition in 1887-89 with the 1st Battalion Hampshire Regi-
ment (Medal with Clasp). Served in the Aden Expedition 1903-04.
8 Major Nicholson served with the Burmese Expedition in 1887-S9 with the 1st Battalion Hampshire Regi-
ment, part of the time in the Intelligence Branch, Upuer Burniah Field Force (Medal with Clasp).
9 Lt.Colonel Jackson served in the Burmese Expedition in 1885-88 with the 2nd Battalion of the Hampshire Regi-
ment in the advance on Mandalay, and afterwards in command of a company of Mounted Infantry ; subse-
quently served as Aide de Camp to Sir George White, Commanding the Burniah Field Force (mentioned in
despatches, Medal with Clasp) ; also served with the Chin Field Force in 1888-S9 as Aide de Camp to Sir George
White, Commanding the Upper Burmah Field Force (mentioned in despatches, DSO. and Clasp). Served with
the Zhob Field Force in 1890 as Aide de Camp to Sir George White, Commanding the Zhob Valley Expedition.
Served with the Somaliland Field Force in 1903-04, and was present at the battle of Sidballi and capture of
Illig (mentioned in despatches, Medal with two Clasps, and Brevet of Lt.Colonel).
10 Major Westmorland served with the Somaliland Field Force in 1904.
12 Major Playfair served with the Burmese Expedition in 1885-87 on Transport duty (Medal with Clasp), and
in 1887-89 (Clasp).
20 Captain Moore served in the South African war in 1900-01 with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment
(Medal with three Clasps).
21 Major Leigh served in the South African war in 1900-02. Commanded Hampshire Mounted Infantry
Company from 27th Nov. 1900 to 4th Jan. 1902 — severely wounded in action at Unverwacht, 4th Jan. 1902 (mentioned
in despatches, Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
22 Major F. J. Bowker served in the South African war in 1901-02 with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire
Regiment, and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including those
at Paardeberg, the actions at Poplar Grove, Karree Siding, Tet River, and Zand River ; and in the
Transvaal in May and June 1900, including the engagements near Johannesburg and Pretoria (mentioned in
despatches, Brevet of Major, Medal with three Clasps. King's Medal with two Clasps).
2 ' Captain Banks served in the South African war in 1900 as Brigade Signalling Officer 4th Brigade and
Divisional Signalling Officer 7th Division, and took part in the operations at Paardeberg, the engagements at Poplar
Grove, Karee, Brandfort, and the Vet and Zand Rivers, and the occupation of Bloemfontein, Johannesburg,
and Pretoria (mentioned in despatches, DSO.).
so Major Hicks served in the operations in Uganda in 1898 (Medal). Served in the South African war in 1900-
02 on Special Service on the Staff of the Military Governor at Johannesburg, also on Staff of the Rand Rifles
(mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major. King's Medal with two Clasps).
31 Captain Williams served in the campaign on the North West Frontier of India under Sir William Lockhart
in 1897 with the Tirah Expeditionary Force— severely wounded (Medal with two Clasps). Served in the opera-
tions in the Niger Territories in 1898, including the Benin Hinterland and Siama Expeditions — wounded (men-
tioned in despatches, DSO.. and Medal with Ciasp). Served in the South African war in 1900 with the 2nd
Battalion Hampshire Regiment, and took part in the operations at Paardeberg, the engagements at Poplar Grove,
Karree, and Brandfort (severely wounded), and the occupation of Bloemfontein (mentioned in despatches
Medal with two Clasps).
33 Major H. W. Tompson served in the South African war with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment in
1901-02, and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including those
at Paardeberg, and the actions at Poplar Grove, Karree Siding, Vet River, and Zand River; and in the Transvaal
in May and June 1900, including the engagements near Johannesburg and Pretoria. Served as Adjutant
of the" Battalion from 20th August 1900 (mentioned in despatches, Brevet of Major, Medal wiih three
Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
34 "Captain H. L. Wheeler served in the South African war in 1900-02 with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire
Regiment, and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including
those at Paardeberg, and the actions at Poplar Grove, Karree Siding, Vet River, and Zand River; and in
the Transvaal, May and June 1900, including tbe engagements near Johannesburg and Pretoria. Served
with the Army Service Corps (mentioned in despatches, DSO., Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with
two Clasps).
35 Captain Parker served in the South African war in 1901-02 in command of Hampshire Mounted Infantry
Company, served as Station Commandant, afterwards in charge of Station Transport, Barberton (Medal with
Clasn).
37 Captain Deane served with the Somaliland Field Force in 1903-04. and was present at the action of Gibdalli
(mentioned in despatches, Medal with two Clasps).
3 "t Captain Penny served in the Aden Expedition 1903-04.
38 Captain Hon. L. C. W. Palk served in the South African war in 1901-02 with 2nd Battalion Hampshire
Regiment as a Station Commandant (Medal with three Clasps).
39 Captain Faith served in the South African war in 1900 with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, and
took part in the operations at Paardeberg, the engagements at Poplar Grove, Karee, Brandfort, and the Vet and
Zand Rivers, and the occupation of Bloemfontein (Medal with three Clasps).
40 Captain A. T. Beckwith served in the South African war in 1 899-1900, and took part in the relief of Ladysmith,
including the operations of the 17th to 24th January 1900, and the action at Spion Kop ; operations of 5th to 7th
February, and the action at Vaal Krantz ; and operations on Tugela Heights, 14th to 27th February igoo (twice
mentioned in despatches). Served in the Aden Expedition 1903-04.
41 Captain French served in the South African war in 1900-02 with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, and
took part in the operations at Paardeberg, in the engagements at Poplar Grove and Karee (dangerously wounded),
nd the occupation of Bloemfontein (Medal with two Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
42 Captain Man served in the South African war in 1893-1901 and took pail; m the advance on Kimberley,
including the action at Magerslontein (nth December 1899) ; the operations in the Orange Free State , February
to May 1900; operations in the Transvaal, June 1900; operations in the Orange River Colony, June to 29th
November 1900. Acted as Intelligence Officer at Vredefort Road, Orange River Colony, from 18th June to 31st
December 1900 ; Commandant to the corps of Kroonstad Burgher Scouts, 1st January to 1st March 1901 ;
Provost Marshal at Kroonstad during March 1901 : Intelligence Officer to General Broadwood's Brigade of General
Elliott's Cavalry Division in the Orange River Colony, from 1st April to 14th August 1901 (Medal with
three Clasps). Served in the Aden Expedition 1903-04.
43 Captain Savage served in the South African war in 1900-01 with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment, and
took part in the march to Pretoria and the occupation of Johannesburg and Pretoria (Medal with three Clasps).
48 Captain H. C. Dolphin served in the South African war in 1900-02 with the 2nd Battalion Hampshire Regiment,
and took part in the operations in the Orangre Free State, February to May 1900, including those at
Paardeberg, and the actions at Poplar Grove, Karree Siding, Vet River, and' Zand River; and in the
Transvaal, in May and June 1900, including the engagements near Johannesburg and Pretoria (mentioned in
despatches, Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
49 Captain A. D. Law served in the South African war 1899-1902, and was present at the actions at Magers-
fontein, Poplar Grove, Driefontem, Vet River, Rhenoster River and Wittebergen.
: , 50 Captain Middleton served in the South African war in 1902 (Queen's Medal with three Clasps). Served with
the Somaliland Field Force 1903-04, and was present in the action at Gibdalli (Medal with two Clasps).
51 Captain Chawner served in the Aden Hinterland Expedition 1903-04.
52 Lieut. Jones served in the South African war in 1900-02 with a Mounted Infantry Company, and was present
at the actions at Poplar Grove, Bothaville and Caledon River, and the occupation of Bloemfontein — wounded at
Waterval. Served as Adjutant to 7th Mounted Infantry (Medal with three Clasps, King's Medal with two Clasps).
63 i Captain A. C. Addison served in the South African war in 1900-02 with 2nd Hampshire Regiment and with
the Mounted Infantry, and took part in the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, includ-

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