| Allcard | Herbert | | Lieutenant | ALLCARD, HERBERT, Lieutenant, was born 9 April, 1876, son of E J Allcard, of Holmsdale, Teddington. He became a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery 21 March, 1896; Lieutenant 1 March, 1899, and Captain 22 December 1901. He saw active service in the South African War from 1899 to 1902, being present in operations in Orange Free State, February to May 1900; operations in Transvaal, east of Pretoria, October 1900; operations in Orange River Colony, May to 29 November 1900, including actions at Biddulphsberg, Wittebergen (1 to 29 July) and Caledon River (27 to 29 November); operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899 to 1900; operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to February 1901, and March, 1901 to March, 1902; operations in Cape Colony, December 1900 and February 1901 to 31 May 1902. He 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 Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]:"Herbert Allcard, Lieutenant, Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was invested by the King 18 December 1902. He was promoted Major 29 July 1912. He was Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Artillery, 23 January to 20 September 1916, when promoted to substantive rank. Lieutenant Colonel Allcard married, in 1905, Althea Beryl Molyiieux, only daughter of H Molyneux Carter, of Poulton Manor, near Bristol.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Horse Artillery |
