| Anderson | Rowland James Percy | | Major | ANDERSON, ROWLAND JAMES PERCY, Major, was born in London 12 July 1873, son of Sir Percy Anderson, KCB, KCMG, Foreign Office, and Fanny Isabella Cuthbert, of Beaufront Castle, Northumberland. He was educated at Winchester; joined the 11th Hussars, as Second Lieutenant, 13 March, 1893; became Lieutenant, 13 September 1895; served on the North-West Frontier, 1897-98 (Medal with clasp); in Uganda, 1898 (Medal with clasp). He served in the South African War, 1900-2, as Special Service Officer, with the Rhodesian Field Force, and afterwards on the Staff. He took part in the operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900, including the action at Rhenoster Kop. Operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, July to 29 November 1900. Operations in the Transvaal, Orange River Colony and Cape Colony. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 16 April and 7 May 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Rowland James Percy Anderson, Major, 11th Hussars. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was promoted Captain 22 November 1902, and Major 13 June, 1908. He was Adjutant, Imperial Yeomanry, 27 November 1903 to 26 November 1906; Instructor, Cavalry School, 22 February 1909 to 3 April, 1910. He has served in the European War; went out with the Expeditionary Force; was present at Mons, the Marne, and the Aisne; wounded at Messines 31 October 1914; was present at the first and second battles of Ypres; commanded the 11th Hussars from May 1915; was promoted Lieutenant Colonel 29 September 1916. He was mentioned in Despatches twice, and created a CMG, January 1918. His favourite sports were hunting, polo and racing. He married, at Aldershot, 11 August 1914, Phyllis, only daughter of T Stanley Chappell, of Chadshunt, Warwick.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars |
