| Goulburn | Cuthbert Edward | | Major | GOULBURN, CUTHBERT EDWARD, Major, was born 6 February 1860, son of Colonel Goulburn, of Betchworth House, Betchworth, Surrey. He was educated at Cheltenham College, and at the RMA, Woolwich, and entered the Royal Artillery 6 April 1879, becoming Captain 21 September 1887, and Major 8 April, 1897. He served in India and Africa, commanding the 42nd Battery, RFA. He also served in the South African War, 1899-1901, from the commencement till 1 May 1901, taking part in the operations in Natal, 1899, including actions at Elandslaagte, Rietfontein and Lombard's Kop, and Defence of Ladysmith; operations in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to May 1901. He was mentioned in Despatches (Sir George White, 2 December 1899, and 23 March, 1900; Sir R H Duller, 9 November 1900) [London Gazette, 8 February 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 19 April, 1901]: "Cuthbert Edward Goulburn, Major, Royal Artillery. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia were presented to him by the King 25 July 1901. He became Lieutenant Colonel 23 December 1904, and retired 29 March, 1905; commanded RA (Territorial), North Midland Division, from 1909 to 1914, and became Colonel (Reserve of Officers), 1 October 1913, and for his services during the European War was given the honorary rank of Brigadier General 26 February 1916. From 1905 to 1910 Brigadier General Goulburn was Master of the Albrighton Hounds. He married, in 1902, Grace Ethel, eldest daughter of W E Foster, of Apley Park, Bridgnorth, and they had two sons and one daughter.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
