Dove | Frederick Allan | | Lieutenant | DOVE, FREDERICK ALLAN, Lieut,, was born 20 December 1867. He joined the Australian Military Forces, and served in the South African War, 1899-1902, and was slightly wounded. He was present in the advance on Kimberley, operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including actions at Houtnek (Thoba Mountain), Vet River (5 and 6 May) and Zand River. Operations in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June). Operations in Gape Colony, south of Orange River, 1900, including actions at Colesberg, February 1900. He served as Adjutant, 3rd Battalion Australian Commonwealth Horse, 27 March 1902 to 31 May 1902; was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 16 April, 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Frederick Allan Dove, Lieutenant, New South Wales Mounted Infantry. For services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented by the Lieutenant-Governor of NSW 4 December 1901. He was promoted to Major. Major Dove served in the European War, and died of wounds 9 December 1916.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | New South Wales contingent |