| Swanston | Charles Oliver | Captain | SWANSTON, CHARLES OLIVER, Captain, was born at Cuddalore, Southern India, 8 April 1865, elder son of Major General William Oliver Swanston, Madras Staff Corps, who served as a Trooper in Havelock's Volunteer Cavalry in the Indian Mutiny. His grandfather was Captain Charles ('Corygorm') Swanston, who raised one thousand men for the Poona Auxiliary Horse; and he was great-grandnephew of Horatio Lord Nelson, his mother being a granddaughter of Mrs Kitty Matcham. He was educated privately and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and was gazetted to the Royal Irish Fusiliers, May 1885. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1887, and transferred to the 18th Bengal Lancers, Indian Army, in 1888. In 1896 and 1897 he was ADC to Sir George White, Commander-in-Chief in India; was DAQMG, Headquarters Staff of Tirah Expedition, 1897-98 (Despatches [London Gazette, 5 April 1898]; Medal with two clasps). He was DAQMG, Khyber Field Force, 1898-99; DAQMG, Punjab Frontier Force, 1900-3; DAQMG, Mahsud-Waziri operations, 1901-2. For his services in Waziristan he was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 August 1902], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 2 September 1902]: "Charles Oliver Swanston, Captain, Indian Staff Corps. For services during the Mahsud-Waziri operations". In 1902 he took part in the operations against the Darwesh Khel Waziris, acting as Staff Officer to the General Officer Commanding, and was again mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 5 June 1903]. He was on Headquarters Staff as DAQMG in the Somaliland Campaign of 1903—4, for which he received the Medal with two clasps, and was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1904]. In 1905 Captain Swanston passed the final examination of the Staff College, and in 1906 was promoted Major. In 1910 he was placed on the list of officers considered qualified for Staff employment for services in the field. In 1910 he became GSO, 2nd Grade, and in May 1911, he reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, being appointed Second-in-Command of the 34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse from the Bengal Lancers in 1910, and, while serving on the General Staff, succeeded to the command of his regiment in the same year. Lieutenant Colonel Swanston was killed on the 2nd November 1914, near Neuve Chapelle, while at the head of his regiment, which had been ordered up to the support of some of our trenches. He was a fine horseman, and won many flat races in India. Lieutenant Colonel Swanston married, 18 January 1898, Miss Kathleen Bruce Johnston, daughter of R Bruce Johnston, Writer to the Signet, of Edinburgh. His wife, however, predeceased him, and he left no family. His sister, Miss C Olivia Swanston, wrote: "I do not know if it is generally known that my brother's name was mentioned to serve on the Defence Committee by Lord Roberts in or about 1905 or 1906, but though he was not elected, as being younger and with less service qualifications than the officer who was chosen, it was a great source of gratification to my brother at the time".
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
| Swayne | Charles Henry | Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel | SWAYNE, CHARLES HENRY, Lieutenant Colonel, was born at Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland, 18 September 1848, second son of Abraham Crawford Swayne, MD, JP, of Carrick-on-Shannon, and Anne, daughter of D Brown. He was educated at a private school, and at the Ledwich School of Medicine, Dublin (Prizeman in Medicine, Surgery and Midwifery). He entered the Army as Staff Assistant Surgeon, 1872; served with distinction during the yellow fever outbreak in Trinidad, West Indies, 1881; in the Nile campaign, 1884-85, in charge of Dongola Field Hospital (thanked for services; Medal and clasp; Khedive's Star). He became Surgeon Major, 1886; served in Burmese Campaign, 1886-89 (specially thanked for services; Medal and two clasps). He became Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel, 1897; was in charge of No 6 BFH, and Senior Medical Officer, 1st Brigade, Tirah Expeditionary Force, NWP, 1897-98. He received the Medal and two clasps; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 3 April 1898], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Charles Henry Swayne, Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel, Army Medical Service. In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". The Insignia were sent to the Commander-in-Chief, India, and were presented by Sir B Blood at Meerut 4 November 1898. Lieutenant Colonel Swayne had been on leave until the 15th October, and the presentation was therefore delayed. Colonel Swayne said: "I have no record of the official account as to why I was granted the DSO. I was Senior Medical Officer, 1st Brigade, 1st Division, throughout the campaign, and presumed it was for good service as such that I was granted it. During the yellow fever epidemic, Trinidad, British West Indies, 1881, I was recommended for award for distinguished services by my PMO and GOC and the Governor of Trinidad, Sir Sandford Freeling, KCMG. For the Nile Campaign, my PMO, Surgeon General J O'Nial, put my name forward to Lord Wolseley; but General Buller wrote to say that 'though Lord Wolseley knew I did good service, he could not recommend me for promotion, as he would have to do the same for others'. For the Burmese Campaign both the PMO's under whom I served for two and a half years also sent in my name, but no result. For the Tirah I did get mentioned in Despatches, and got the DSO". He became Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps; Colonel, 5 November 1892, and retired 18 September 1905. His favourite recreations were golfing and fishing. He married, on 1 February 1896, Margaret Blakeney, daughter of David Gillies, and they had three daughters, Dorothy Marguerite, Doris Margaret and Muriel Florence Constance.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Army Medical Service |
| Sykes | William Ainley | Surgeon | SYKES, WILLIAM AINLEY, MB London, Surgeon, was born 19 July 1859, at Golcar, Yorkshire, son of James Sykes, of Golcar. He was educated at Huddersfield College, and St Bartholomew's Hospital; became Surgeon, Bengal Medical Service, in 1882; served with the Sudan Expedition in 1885 (Medal with two clasps; Bronze Star), and during the Burmese War, 1886-89 (Despatches 2 September 1887); created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 November 1887]: "William Ainley Sykes, Surgeon, Indian Medical Service. For services in Burma". He also received the Medal with two clasps; became Major 1 April 1894; served in Waziri Expedition in 1894 (clasp); Malakand in 1897 (Medal with two clasps); operations in Bajaur, and in the Mamund country, Buner; attack and capture of the Tanga Pass. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 22 April 1898], and received the Medal and clasp; China Expedition (Medal). He became Lieutenant Colonel 1 April 1902; retired 20 July 1912.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Medical Service |
| Tanner | John Arthur | Lieutenant | TANNER, JOHN ARTHUR, Lieutenant, was born 27 February 1858, at Tidcombe Manor, Wilts, eldest son of John and Marian Tanner, of Poulton, Marlborough. He was educated at Cheltenham College, which he entered in April 1868, as a boarder at Teighmore, and he went on to Hazelwell, becoming head of his House during his last year at College. At school he had a distinguished career, being Junior Mathematic Scholar, 1870-71; Senior Mathematic Scholar in 1873; Dobson Scholar in 1874; Jex-Blake Scholar in 1875, winning the Cheltenham Society Prize in 1874, and being Silver (Mathematical) Medallist in 1874 and 1875. He was noted for his quiet force of character, and in athletics, without being specially prominent, he was a vigorous member of several house teams, and obtained his XXII at cricket. John Arthur Tanner passed fourth into Woolwich in July 1875, and while there, obtained prizes for Fortification, Geometrical Drawing, Drills and Exercises, and entered the Royal Engineers on 19 June 1877. He served in the Mahsud Wazuree Expedition in 1881; in the Sudan Expedition in 1885; Suakin, Medal and clasp, and Bronze Star. He served in the Burmese Expedition, 1885-88, as Adjutant, Royal Engineers; was twice mentioned in Despatches [London Gazettes, 22 June 1886, and 2 September 1887]; received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 November 1887]: "John Arthur Tanner, Lieutenant and Adjutant, RE. For services in Burma". He became Captain 1 April 1888, and Major 1 October 1895; served during the operations in Chitral in 1895, with the Relief Force, as Adjutant, RE, 27 March to August 1895; was present at the storming of the Malakand Pass, and the actions at Swat River and Panjkora River; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 15 November 1895], and received the Medal with clasp. He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98 (clasp); became Lieutenant Colonel in 1903; served on the Staff in India, as DAAG, RE, 1900-3; AAG, RE, 1903-6; General Staff Officer, 1st Grade, Headquarters, 1910 to 1913. He became Colonel 1 July 1906; was created a CB in 1911, and retired 1 April 1914. On the outbreak of the European War, Colonel Tanner volunteered his services as a retired officer. In October 1914, he was given the work of a Lieutenant Colonel, as CRE, 22nd Division, and helped to train the RE's for the New Army, with whom he went to France in September 1915. In October 1915, he was made CE of the 7th Corps, with the rank of Brigadier General. He was three times mentioned in Despatches, and created a CMG. He married on 24 February 1916, Gladys Helen, daughter of C T Murdoch, MP of Buckhurst, Wokingham. Brigadier General Tanner was killed in action, almost instantaneously, by a piece of shrapnel which struck him behind the ear 23 July 1917.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Engineers |
| Taylor | Hugh Neufville | Captain | TAYLOR, HUGH NEUFVILLE, Captain, was born 20 December 1859, at Blackheath, Kent, son of Captain J H Taylor, Master Attendant, Madras Presidency, and of Mrs J H Taylor. He was educated at Carshalton House, Carshalton, Surrey, and joined the 1st Bedfordshire Regiment 29 February 1882; became Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps, 2 May 1883 and Captain 28 January 1893. He served in Burma, 1887-89, and 1889-92 (Medal with two clasps; Despatches); in Burma, 1892-93. Operations in the Northern Chin Hills, in command of a detachment of the 90th Punjabis. He was mentioned in Despatches, GGO 733 of 1893; received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 2 January 1894]: "Hugh Neufville Taylor, Captain, Indian Staff Corps. In recognition of services during the operations in Burma and the Northern Chin Hills". He became Major 10 July 190], and Lieutenant Colonel 1 June 1904, and commanded the 20th Punjabis from 1897 to 1905. He was Deputy Inspector-General, Military Police, Burma, and retired 1 February 1914. He had the Delhi Durbar Medal. He married, 17 December 1907, at Colombo, Cicely May daughter of W R Arbuthnot, of Plaw Hatch, East Grinstead.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
| Teck, HSH Prince of | Francis Joseph Leopold Frederi | Captain | TECK, HIS SERENE HIGHNESS PRINCE FRANCIS JOSEPH LEOPOLD FREDERICK OF, Captain, was born at Kensington Palace 9 January 1870, second son of Duke of Teck and of Her Royal Highness late Princess Mary Adelaide. He was educated at Wellington College; Cheltenham, and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and was gazetted to the 9th Lancers 30 January 1889; to the KRRC 17 April 1889, and to the 1st Dragoons 8 October 1890. He became Lieutenant 26 August 1891, and Captain 25 July 1894. He was ADC to the General Officer Commanding at Quetta 25 November 1896 to 2 August 1897; was on Special Service, Egypt, 6 August to 6 December 1897; was employed with the Egyptian Army 7 December 1897 to 15 September 1898, and served in the Nile Expedition in 1897 (Medal). He again saw active service in the Nile Expedition of 1898; Battles of the Atbara and Khartoum. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 24 May and 30 September 1898]; received two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 15 November 1898]: "His Serene Highness Prince Francis Joseph Leopold Frederick of Teck, Captain, 1st Dragoons. In recognition of services during the recent operations in Egypt and the Sudan, including the Battles of the Atbara and Khartoum". The Insignia were presented by the Queen at Windsor 1 December 1896. He was ADC to the GOC, South-Eastern District, 11 January to 23 July 1899, and was Staff Captain, Remount Establishment, 24 July 1899. He served in the South African War on the Staff from 1899-1902; employed with the Remount Department (graded DAAG), 29 May to 9 December 1900. He was present at the operations in the Transvaal in May 1902; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 1 April 1901]; was given the Brevet of Major, and received the Queen's Medal with three clasps. He became Major 29 November 1900, and retired from the Army in 1902. Prince Francis was created a KCVO, and was a Knight of Justice of St John of Jerusalem. He died 22 October 1910.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 1st (Royal) Dragoons |
| Temple | Charles Pilcher | Lieutenant Colonel | TEMPLE, CHARLES PILCHER, Lieutenant Colonel, was born 13 March 1843, son of James Temple, of St Margaret's, near Dover. He was educated at a private school, and entered the 49th Regiment in 1862, being promoted to Captain in 1874. In 1875 Captain Temple married Rosabell Charlotte Campbell (who died in 1893), only daughter of Admiral Charles Wright Bonham. In 1881 he was promoted Major, and from 1885 to 1886, served with the Egyptian Frontier Field Force, being present at the action of Ginniss, in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment He was mentioned in Despatches; received the Medal and the Khedive's Bronze Star, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 November 1886]: "Charles Pilcher Temple, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Berkshire Regiment. For Action at Ginniss". He had become Lieutenant Colonel in July 1886, and from 1887 to 1891 commanded the 1st Battalion Princess Charlotte of Wales's (Royal Berkshire) Regiment From 1892 to 1895 he commanded Regimental District No 29, and he was Assistant Adjutant-General, Cork District, from 1895 to 1902, in which latter year he retired, having been promoted to Colonel in 1890.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Royal Berkshire Re |
| Ternan | Trevor Patrick | Captain | TERNAN, TREVOR PATRICK, Captain, was born at Bath, 1 April 1860, fifth son of General A H Ternan, ISC. He was educated at Bromsgrove School and Sandhurst, and was gazetted to the 63rd Foot 13 August 1879, serving in the Afghan War, 1879-80 (Medal), and in the Egyptian War, 1882 (Medal and Khedive's Star). He joined the Egyptian Army in 1884, and was with the 9th Sudanese in the Nile Expedition in 1884 (Clasp). He was present at the action of Ginniss in 1885; DAAG, with the Nile Frontier Force, 1880-87, 1888-89 (Fourth Class Osmanieh). He was present at the Battle of Toski as Brigade Major of Infantry; his horse was shot; he received a clasp, was mentioned in Despatches, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 8 November 1889]: "In recognition of services during the action at Toski. Trevor Patrick Ternan, Captain, Manchester Regiment". The Insignia were presented by the GOC in Egypt, on the 29th August 1890. He was AAG, War Otlice, Cairo, from 1890 to 1891; commanded the 1st Battalion Egyptian Army, 1892-93; joined the Uganda Rifles, 1894; served in the Expedition in Unyoro, 1895 (Despatches; Medal); was Commandant, Uganda Rifles, 1896; served in various expeditions in 1896-97; acted as Commissioner and Consul General, Uganda Protectorate, in 1897; commanded the operations against King Mwanga, 1897, including the action of Kabawoko and defeat of Mwanga (slightly wounded; promoted Major in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel). He commanded troops in Uganda against mutineers and rebels, October 1898, to end of operations, 1899 (Medal and clasp). He was given the Brevet of Colonel; acted as Commissioner and Consul General, British East Africa, 1900; commanded punitive expeditions against the Ogaden Somalis, 1900-1 (Medal and clasp, and created a CMG); served in the South African War, 1901-2 (Medal and four clasps); as AAG, Southern District, 1903; commanded a column in the Orange River Colony; was AAG, South Africa, 1903-5; became Colonel, 20 May 1903; Brigadier General, Commanding Standerton District, Transvaal, 1906-7; retired, Staff, 9 November 1937. Colonel Ternan married, in 1906, Dorothy, daughter of G Alsop, of Teignmouth, and they had one son and two daughters. He rejoined on the outbreak of the European War on 4 August 1914, as AAG and Quartermaster-General, Northumbrian Division (TF); Brigadier General, 102nd Tyneside Scottish Brigade (20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd Northumberland Fusiliers), 28 December 1914. He was created a CB in 1917.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Manchester Regiment |
| Teversham | Richard Kinlock | Captain | TEVERSHAM, RICHARD KINLOCK, Captain, was born 6 September 1856, son of Mark Teversham and of Mrs Teversham. He entered the Army 10 September 1875, and joined the MSC 3 July 1877; was Adjutant, 3rd Palamcottah Light Infantry, 1878-87; became Captain 10 September 1886; Staff Officer to Toungoo-Nymguan Column, 1886-87. On 26 July 1886, at Coimbatore, India, he married Ethel Mary, eldest daughter of W A Symonds, Superintendent of the, Central Gaol, Coimbatore, and their children were: Lieutenant Mark S Teversham, IA; Esme (married Lieutenant E Ballard, RFA), and Frances Teversham. He served in Burma, 1886-87, received the Medal with clasp; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 2 September 1887]: "Brigadier General Lockhart recommends the following for special recognition: Captain Teversham, 3rd Madras Light Infantry, has been engaged in very numerous affairs against the enemy in the Nyingyan Command, and has proved himself a good soldier and a promising Staff Officer". He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 November 1887]: "Richard Kinlock Teversham, Captain, Madras Staff Corps. For services in Burma". He became Major 10 September 1895; Lieutenant Colonel 10 September 1901, commanded the 2nd Madras Infantry; late officiating AAG, Poona District; was given the Brevet of Colonel 10 September 1904; was AAG, Headquarters, Southern Command, 1904 to 1905. and was placed on the unemployed Supernumerary List 26 February 1910. Colonel Teversham has been on the General Staff, War Office, during the European War, and was mentioned in Despatches for valuable services [London Gazette, 24 February 1917].
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Madras Staff Corps |
| Thackwell | Colquhoun Grant Roche | Captain | THACKWELL, COLQUHOUN GRANT ROCHE, Captain, was born 8 December 1857, and was gazetted to the 37th Foot 1 May 1878, and transferred to the 51st Foot 12 June 1878, becoming Lieutenant, South Yorkshire Regiment, 29 January 1879, and Bengal Staff Corps, 23 February 1881. He served in the Mahsud-Wuzeeree Expedition, 1881, and in the Egyptian Expedition, 1882, Battle of Tel-el-Kebir (Medal and clasp); was promoted to Captain, Indian Staff Corps, 1 May 1889. He served in the Chitral Campaign in 1895, with the Relief Force as Commissariat Officer, 2nd Brigade (1 April to August 1895), and was present at the storming of the Malakand Pass (Medal and clasp). He served on the NW Frontier of India, 1897-98, Malakand, as Divisional Transport Officer (July to October 1897); operations in Bajaur and in the Mamund country, Mohmand, Utman Khel and Buner, as Chief Transport Officer. He was present at the attack and capture of the Tanga Pass; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 11 January and 22 April 1898]; received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Colquhoun Grant Roche Thackwell, Captain, Indian Staff Corps. In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". The DSO was presented to Major Thackwell, 11 November 1898, by the GOC, Lahore District. He had been promoted to Major 1 May 1898; became Lieutenant Colonel 1 May 1904, and was given the Brevet of Colonel 1 May 1907, and was promoted to Colonel 1 December 1908. He was created a CB in 1912. Colonel Thackwell married Lilian, daughter of Robert Spencer.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
| Thomas | Arthur Havilland | Major | THOMAS, ARTHUR HAVILLAND, Major, was born in India, 31 July 1860, third son of Henry Sullivan Thomas Indian Civil Service, and Julia Ellen, daughter of the Reverend Nicholas Walters, of Stamford. He was educated at Cheltenham College and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and joined the 31st Regiment 11 August 1880, and became Lieutenant, East Surrey Regiment, 28 February 1881; was DACG, Commissariat and Transport Staff, 19 November 1886 to 10 December 1888; was promoted to Captain, East Surrey Regiment, 14 December 1887, and attached to the Army Service Corps 11 December 1888, being transferred to the Army Service Corps 1 April 1889. He was DAAG, China and Hong-Kong 14 June 1893 to 26 May 1896, and became Major 31 July 1895. He was in charge of the Supply and Transport, Sierra Leone Rebellion, 1898-99, taking part in the Karene Expedition and in the Protectorate Expedition, in command of the Army Service Corps; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 December 1899]; received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 9 January 1900]: "Arthur Havilland Thomas, Major, Army Service Corps. In recognition of services whilst employed in Sierra Leone". Major Thomas served in the South African War, as DAAG, Field Army, 9 October 1899 to 11 November 1900; and AAG and Director of Supplies, Cape Colony District, 5 July 1901 to 29 May 1902. He was present at the operations in Orange River Colony, May to September 1900, including the action at Wittebergen. He took part also in the operations in Cape Colony 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a CB in 1902. He became a Lieutenant Colonel 12 November 1900; was given the Brevet of Colonel 10 February 1904, and became Colonel 15 October 1905, on which date he was appointed Assistant Director of Supplies and Transport, Southern Command. He retired 16 April 1910. Colonel Thomas served in the European War as Assistant Director of Supplies and Transport. He married, in February 1903, Louie Marion, daughter of Edward Druce, of Dover.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Army Service Corps |
| Thompson | William Oliver | Lieutenant Colonel | THOMPSON, WILLIAM OLIVER, Lieutenant Colonel, was born on 14 November 1844, in Birmingham, son of Major George Thompson, 21st Fusiliers, and Elizabeth Thompson (nee Masterman). He entered the Army 18 March 1863, as Ensign, 82nd Foot; became Lieutenant, Bengal Staff Corps, 12 October 1866, and Captain 18 March 1875; served in the Afghan War, 1878-79 (Medal); in the Mahsud-Waziri Expedition, 1881. He was promoted Major 18 March 1883; served in the Hazara Expedition, 1888 (Medal with clasp); in the 1st and 2nd Miranzai Expeditions in 1891 (Despatches; GGO 632 of 1891; clasp); became Lieutenant Colonel 18 March 1889; commanded the 3rd Sikhs, Frontier Force (now 53rd Sikhs), from 3 July 1891. The following is a report on the regiment made by Lord Roberts: "Inspected the 3rd Sikhs at Kohat last November, and was very pleased to find it in the admirable condition for which it has been noted for some years past. It is composed of a fine, serviceable body of men, who are well-drilled, smart and well set-up. A grand spirit pervades all ranks, and the regiment is fit for any services. The Assistant Adjutant-General for Musketry reports that 'this is the best battalion I have seen on the Frontier. There is a finish and smartness about the drill that is seldom seen. The men are satisfactory as shots and brilliant as regards fire discipline. The native officers and non-commissioned officers are very good all round—especially as Section Commanders. The present efficient state of the 3rd Sikhs is no doubt due to its having an exceptionally good set of British officers, and to the general wise and careful supervision exercised by the Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Thompson, to whom the greatest credit is due'. Captain Codrington is particularly noticed for zeal and energy. (Signed) Roberts, General, C-in-C, India. Dated 19 July 1892, Adjutant-General's Office, Simla". "Captain Fasken desires to congratulate, on behalf of Colonel Thompson and himself, the British and native officers and noncommissioned officers and men on the report on the regiment by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, which has just been received, and he is sure he is expressing the opinion of Colonel Thompson that the splendid report is entirely due to the excellent spirit which pervades all ranks, and the constant endeavour of all to maintain its reputation for smartness and general efficiency. The regiment is therefore, as the Commander-in-Chief remarks, "fit for any service'". Lieutenant Colonel W O Thompson served in the Waziristan Expedition of 1894-95, in command of the 3rd Sikh Infantry, and was given the Brevet of Colonel, received clasp, mentioned in Despatches twice, GSO 268 and 473 of 1895, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 August 1895]: "In recognition of services during the recent operations in Waziristan. William Oliver Thompson, Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Staff Corps". The Insignia, Warrant and Statutes of the DSO were sent to Colonel Thompson on 4 December 1895. He retired with the rank of Colonel 1 April 1901, and died 10 September 1917.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
| Tickell | Edward James | Captain | TICKELL, EDWARD JAMES, Captain, was born 9 February 1861, eldest son of T Tickell, Commander, RN, of The Lypiatts, Cheltenham. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and entered the West India Regiment as Lieutenant 7 February 1885, becoming Lieutenant, 14th Hussars, 8 February 1888. He was employed in the Uganda Protectorate 6 January 1898 to 13 February 1900, and during the operations of 1898 he took part in several engagements; was mentioned in Despatches, received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 24 January 1899]: "Edward James Tickell, Captain, 14th Hussars. In recognition of services during the recent operations in Uganda". He became Major 22 February 1899; served in the South African War, 1899 to 1901, being on Special Service with the Rhodesian Field Force 14 February 1900 to 24 December 1900, and was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901], and received the Queen's Medal with four clasps. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel 9 February 1909, and retired 9 February 1914. Lieutenant Colonel Tickell commanded the 13th Cavalry Reserve from 1915. He was a JP, County Kildare.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 14th (The King's) Hussars |
| Tighe | Michael Joseph | Lieutenant | TIGHE, MICHAEL JOSEPH, Lieutenant, was born 21 May 1864, at Trincomalee, Ceylon, eldest son of Major Michael Joseph Tighe, 70th Regiment. He was educated at a private school, and at Sandhurst, and joined the 1st Battalion The Leinster Regiment 25 August 1883, and the Indian Staff Corps 27 June 1885. He served in the Burmese War, 1886-89, with the Mounted Infantry (Menial with clasp); with the Red Karen Expedition in 1889; served with the Mounted Infantry; was mentioned in Despatches 15 November 1889, and received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 12 November 1889]: "In recognition of services during operations in Burma. Michael Joseph Tighe, Lieutenant, Bombay Staff Corps". The DSO was awarded for personal gallantry at the action of Niza Kaing 1 June 1889, when in command of the MI of the AG to Sir N Collet's Force (Field operations, Burma, General Orders, No 17, 6 May 1889): "In this action the MI, under Lieutenant Tighe, attacked and destroyed the Karen Force at Niza Kaing; this officer himself killed eight of the enemy in the hand-to-hand fighting". He served with the Chin-Lushai Expedition in 1890 (clasp); Chin Hills Expedition, 1890-92, as Political Officer (two clasps). He became Captain 25 August 1894. He served in East Africa, 1895-96; operations against the Mazrin Arabs, also with the Naval Brigade in operation on the coast (Medal and Brilliant Star of Zanzibar awarded for distinguished service before the enemy); Ufunda, 1897-99; operations against the Wa Zeita; operations against the Soudanese Mutineers (Despatches, Medal and clasp, Brevet Major, 4 October 1899); Mikron Expedition and operations in East Persia in 1901; storm and capture of Wadisfort, in command; Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel. In 1902 he accompanied the Indian Contingent at King Edward's Coronation (Medal); in 1911 commanded Indian Contingent at Coronation of King George V (CIS and Medal); in 1911 awarded CB; in European War, 1914, commanded Composite Brigade, British East Africa; commanded Expeditionary Force, BEF, in operations against the Germans up to 1 April 1918. He was promoted Major General for Distinguished Service in the Field 3 June 1915; awarded KCMG 28 March 1916. He married in London, 14 June 1900, Katherine Helen Mackay, daughter of Mackay Hugh Bailie Scott, and they had one son, Valentine Michael Vincent, born 14 February 1904.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Bombay Staff Corps |
| Tighe | Vincent John | Lieutenant | TIGHE, VINCENT JOHN (AUGUSTINE), Lieutenant, was born 13 August 1863, son of Major M J Tighe (70th East Surrey Regiment). Gazetted to West Riding Regiment as Second Lieutenant 7 February 1894; was on Special Extra Regimental Employment 24 October 1896 to 19 September 1899, serving under the Royal Niger Company in the expeditions to Egbon, Bida and Ilorin (Medal with clasp). He was transferred to the West India Regt, as Lieutenant 12 January 1898; and took part in the operations in the Niger Territories, including Benin Hinterland and Siama Expeditions (wounded). He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 30 May 1899], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 30 June 1899]: "Vincent John Tighe, Lieutenant, West India Regiment. In recognition of services during the recent operations in West Africa". The Insignia were presented by the Queen. The London Gazette of 30 June 1899, gave Lieutenant Tighe's name incorrectly, and it was later announced that his second name was "Augustine, according to his baptismal certificate". He became Captain 22 September 1900. Captain Tighe again saw active service in West Africa in 1900, taking part in the operations in Ashanti, and being present at the Relief of Kumasi. He was slightly wounded. He retired on 13 August 1908 (late West India Regiment and Manchester Regiment). He married, in 1906, Angela Lucy, fourth daughter of Osmond Seager, and they had four daughters. Major Tighe died 7 June 1919.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | West India Regiment |
| Tillard | Arthur Basil | Lieutenant | TILLARD, ARTHUR BASIL, Lieutenant, was born at Lowestoft 10 June 1870, youngest son of Major General John Arthur Tillard and Eliza Scott (who died 1895), daughter of General G P Whish, BSC; was educated at Dover and Sandhurst, and gazetted to the Hampshire Regiment as Second Lieutenant 24 December 1890; became Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps, 30 January 1892; 3rd Gurkhas. 1892. He served in South Lushai, 1892-93; on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98; operations on the Samana and in the Kurram Valley during August and September 1897; relief of Gulistan (Medal with two clasps). He served in Tirah with Sir William Lockhart in 1897-98, in command of the 3rd Gurkha Scouts, and was present at the actions of Chagru Kotal, Dargai, and of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes; at the reconnaissance of the Saran Sar and the action of 11 November 1897; at the operations in the Waran Valley and the action of 16 November 1897; the operations at and around Dwatoi, and the action of the 24th November 1897. He was mentioned in Despatches twice, viz.: GGO's Nos 68 and 244 of 1898 [London Gazette, 1 March and 5 April 1898]; received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Arthur Basil Tillard, Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps. In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". Insignia, etc, sent to the Commander-in-Chief in India, and presented at Almora on 6 August 1898, by Officer Commanding at Almora. The decoration was awarded for work done with the Scouts of the 1/3rd Gurkhas during the Tirah Campaign, and in the actions at Dargai 18 and 20 October 1891; Sampagha Pass, Arhanga Pass, Saran Sar, and in the Waran Valley. He became Captain 10 July 1901, and served on the North-West Frontier of India, in Waziristan, 1901-2 (clasp), and in Tibet, 1903-4 (Medal) was promoted to Major 24 December 1908. He served in France in 1915, and was present at the action of Neuve Chapelle, and actions of the 9th and 16th May (Despatches). Major Tillard served in Gallipoli from 15 September to the evacuation (Despatches), and in Egypt, 1916. Served in Mesopotamia, 1916-17; action at Abdul Hassan, January 1917 (Despatches); promoted Lieutenant Colonel 24 December 1916, Commanding 1/4th Gurkhas.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
| Tomkins | Harry Leith | Lieutenant | TOMKINS, HARRY LEITH, Lieutenant, was born 25 January 1870, son of Samuel Leith Tomkins and Annie Bella Newry Tomkins. He joined the 4th King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment as Second Lieutenant 29 October 1890; became Lieutenant 28 July 1893, and Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps, 14 October 1894; served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1894-95; Waziristan, 1897-98, as Railway Staff Officer, Lines of Communication (Medal and clasp; Despatches; created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Harry Leith Tomkins, Lieutenant, Indian Staff Corps. In recognition of services in the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". Insignia presented by the Queen at Windsor 17 November 1898. He became Captain 10 July 1901; served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1901-2; served in Somaliland, 1903-4 (Medal and clasp); operations in the Zakka Khel country, 1908 (Medal and clasp); became Major, Indian Army, 29 October 1908; AMS and ADC to GOC, Northern Army, India, 19 October 1909 to 5 October 1910, and 6 October 1910 to 29 September 1914; AMS 30 September 1914 to 16 October 1915. He served in the European War from 1914 (Despatches twice, Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel, 28th Punjabis, Indian Army, 3 June 1915); Lieutenant Colonel 29 October 1918; became DAA and QMG to Expeditionary Force 3rd Division, Indian Expeditionary Force "D', 17 October 1915 to 5 Feb-1916. Was severely wounded in 1916. He was created a CMG in 1917.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
| Tompson | Reginald Henry Dalrymple | Lieutenant | TOMPSON, REGINALD HENRY DALRYMPLE, Lieutenant, was born 25 March 1879, son of Canon Reginald Tompson, Rector of St Mary Stoke, Ipswich. He was educated at Winchester, and Merton College, Oxford (BA, 1900; MA 1909), and entered the Army 26 May 1900, with a commission in the Royal Artillery, in which he became Lieutenant 9 April 1902. He was employed with the West African Frontier Force, 14 December 1901 to 10 May 1903, and served in the Aro Expedition, Southern Nigeria, 1901-2, for which he was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 12 September 1902]; received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 12 September 1902]: "Reginald Henry Dalrymple Tompson, Lieutenant, Royal Artillery. For services during the Aro Expedition in Southern Nigeria". He was invested by the King 13 June 1903. He was also on active service in Southern Nigeria, 1902-3 (clasp). He became Captain 1 April 1911, and was Adjutant from the 5th of October 1912 to 18 January 1914; was promoted Major 30 October 1914. Major Tompson served in the European War, 1914-15, as Railway Transport Officer and Deputy Assistant Director of Railway Transport and DAQMG. He was mentioned in Despatches, and was awarded the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel. Lieutenant Colonel Tompson married, in 1915, Bridget Dorothea, daughter of the Reverend F N Thicknesse, Rector of St George's, Hanover Square, and Prebendary of St Paul's, and Mary Sybilla Thicknesse.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
| Townshend | Charles Vere Ferrers | Captain | TOWNSHEND, CHARLES VERE FERRERS, Captain and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, was born 21 February 1861. He is a cousin of the 6th Marquess Townshend. He became Lieutenant, Royal Marines, 1 February 1881, and served in the Sudan Expedition of 1884-85, Suakiri and the Nile. Operations round Suakin in 1884 (mentioned in Despatches). Nile Expedition. With the Royal Marines, attached to Guards' Camel Regiment Actions at Abu Klea and El Gubat, and reconnaissance on Metemmeh (Medal with two clasps; Bronze Star). He was transferred to the Indian Staff Corps 15 January 1886. In 1891-92 he served in the Hunza Nagar Expedition. Taking of Nilt (Despatches [London Gazette, 21 June 1892]; Medal with clasp). He was promoted to Captain 1 February 1892. In 1895 he served in the Chitral Expedition, and commanded the Garrison of Chitral during the siege of the fort. He was thanked by the Government of India; mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 16 July 1895]; received the Medal and clasp; was created a CB, and was given the Brevet of Major 10 July 1895. He was employed with the Egyptian Army 11 February 1896 to 1 December 1898, and in 1896 served in the Expedition to Dongola, taking part in the operations of 7 June and 19 September. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 3 November 1896]; received the Egyptian Medal with two clasps, and was given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 18 November 1896. He served in the Nile Expedition of 1898, and was present at the battles of the Atbara and Khartoum; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 24 May and 30 September 1898]; received the Medal, and two clasps to the Egyptian Medal, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 15 November 1898]: "Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, Captain and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Staff Corps. In recognition of services during the recent operations in the Sudan". The Insignia were presented to him by the Queen at Windsor 1 December 1898. He served in the South African War, 1899-1900, as Special Service Officer, and afterwards on the Staff of the Military Governor of Bloemfontein. He was present at the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900. Operations in Orange River Colony, May to September 1900. Operations in Cape Colony in 1900 (Queen's Medal with two clasps). He was given the Brevet of Colonel 10 February 1904; became Major, Royal Fusiliers, 28 July 19DO; Acting Military Attache, Paris, in 1903, and Major, Shropshire Light Infantry, 7 March 1906; became Colonel 2 August 1907; Assistant Adjutant-General, 9th Division, Army in India, 2 August 1907 to 8 April 1909; Officer Commanding District, South Africa, 9 April 1909 to 20 September 1911; promoted to Major General 18 June 1911; GOC, Home Counties Division, Eastern Command, 1 April 1912 to 5 June 1913; Brigade Commander, India, 30 June 1913 to 17 April 1915. He commanded the 6th Division, Indian Expeditionary Force 'D', 18 April 1915; was created a KCB; was besieged in Kut, and eventually taken prisoner by the Turks, and released after the Armistice.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Indian Staff Corps |
| Triscott | Charles Prideaux | Captain | TRISCOTT, CHARLES PRIDEAUX, Captain, was born 2 September 1857, son of Joseph Blake Triscott, of Plymouth and Helston. He was educated at the Royal Military Academy, and became a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery 14 August 1876. He served in Afghanistan, including the action at Charasai and the march from Kabul to Relief of Kandahar, and battle of 1 September (Medal with clasp, and Bronze Star). He was promoted to Captain 15 April 1885, and served in the Burma Campaign, 1885-88. He commanded the expedition against the Salay Hill Kachins, and also that to Lake Endawgyee and the Jade Mines; was mentioned in Despatches; received the Medal with two clasps, and created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 3 August 1888]: "Charles Prideaux Triscott, Captain, Royal Artillery. For services during the operations in Burma, 1887-88". From 30 July 1891 to 22 August 1894, he was Instructor at the Royal Military Academy, and was promoted to Major on 27 June 1894. He was DAAG, India, from 10 January 1897 to 21 April 1898; served as AQMG with the Tirah Expeditionary Force from 1 October 1897 to 8 April 1898 (Despatches; Medal with two clasps), and as AAG, India, from April 1898, to March 1902. He became Lieutenant Colonel in July 1903; Brevet Colonel, 15 July 1906, and Colonel, 15 July 1908. In 1910 he was created a Companion of the Bath, and he was Colonel-in-Charge, Royal Garrison Artillery Records, Dover, 1 April 1911 to 6 August 1912; Temporary Brigadier General, 7 August 1912, and Officer Commanding Western Coast Defences until 27 April 1916, when he was placed on retired pay. He was created a CMG in 1917.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
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