allowing the rest of a British column to escape. For gallantry in action, he was presented with the Victoria Cross on October 11, 1901. During the war he took part in forty-five engagements, was appointed Major and earned the Queen's South African Medal with clasps. He was killed in a horse riding accident on his ranch at Maple Creek, Canada.
allowing the rest of a British column to escape. For gallantry in action, he was presented with the Victoria Cross on October 11, 1901. During the war he took part in forty-five engagements, was appointed Major and earned the Queen's South African Medal with clasps. He was killed in a horse riding accident on his ranch at Maple Creek, Canada.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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