| Heygate | Robert Henry Gage | | Major | HEYGATE, ROBERT HENRY GAGE, Major, was born in London, 26 July 1859, second son of Sir Frederick Heygate, 2nd Baronet, of Bellarena, and of Lady Heygate. He was educated at Eton and Sandhurst; was gazetted to the 34th Foot 1 May 1878, becoming Lieutenant 19 Sept, 1880, and Captain 28 March 1886. He became Major 26 August 1896. He was employed on the Staff, Egyptian Army, 10 March 1893 to 20 October 1898, and served in the Dongola Expedition of 1896 including the engagement of Firket. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 3 November 1896]; received the Khedive's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 17 November 1896]: "Robert Henry Gage Heygate, Major, The Border Regiment. In recognition of services during the recent operations in Egypt, and the Sudan". He was present at the operations in 1897-98 (British Medal, 4th Class Osmanieh, clasp). He served in South Africa, 1899-1900; was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including action at Colenso (severely wounded). Operations in Natal, 1899. Operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February 1901], and received the Queen's Medal with two clasps. He became Lieutenant Colonel 1 July 1904, commanding the 1st Border Regiment; was given the Brevet of Colonel 1 July 1907, and retired 21 July 1909. Colonel Heygate was employed under the War Office during the Great War 2 October 1914 to 17 December 1916.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Border Regiment |
