| Tremeer | Charles Arthur Claude | | Major | TREMEER, CHARLES ARTHUR CLAUDE, Major, was born in London 25 November 1856, son of Thomas Brockwell Tremeer, of Cornwall, and of Julie Chevret Tremeer. He was educated at Belgrave House School, London. He joined the Cape Frontier Mounted Police in June 1875; served in the Native Rebellion, in the Transkei, and in the Gaika and Galeka wars. In 1880 he was in command of the King William's Town Artillery in Umtata, and for his brilliant defence of that town was presented with a Sword of Honour. Lieutenant Colonel Tremeer served in the South African War, from 1899-1902, with the Mounted Irregular Forces; was Field Staff Officer on the Staff of Lord Roberts, and also of Lord Kitchener. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 29 July 1902]; awarded the Queen's and King's Medals with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Charles Arthur Claude Tremeer, Major, South African Mounted Forces. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". During the European War Lieutenant Colonel Tremeer served as DAQMG in the German South-West African Campaign, and was mentioned in Despatches. In 1886 he retired as Major from the King William's Town Artillery, and founded the firm of Tremeer & Cummings in 1887—the first firm in Johannesburg, and was the first President of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce. From 1892-1915 he was on the staff of the Farrar-Anglo-French group. He was also the Imperial Trade correspondent to HM Board of Trade till the time of his death. On 2 November 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Tremeer was knocked down by a motor-car in Johannesburg, and died a few hours later.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) |
