Modder Posted 19 January , 2014 Share Posted 19 January , 2014 The above Gentleman retired in 1906 and was called back to serve his country in ww1, and according to latest information served in the war office. Can anyone help us to find more information. Eldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted 19 January , 2014 Share Posted 19 January , 2014 Having had a quick Google I found a number of entries for him. You may wish to start with these 2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Dalzell,_13th_Earl_of_Carnwath http://thepeerage.com/p4705.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 19 January , 2014 Share Posted 19 January , 2014 From Kelly's Handbook to The Titled, Landed and Official Classes, 1931: CB 1900. Formerly served in the 52 Light Infantry. Served in the Burma Campaign 1891-92. S African War 1899-1902. Actions at Klipdrift Paardeberg,n Driefontein, and capture of Bloemfontein. On staff of Government of India 1892-96. Lt Colonel commanding 1st Bn Oxfordshire Light Infantry1899-1903. Colonel i/c Records, North Midland District1906-07. Commanding No 6 District 1908. Retired pay 30 Dec 1908. Raised and commanded 12th Service Bn, Cheshire Regt., 1914-15. Brigade Commander 1915-16. Hon. Brigadier-General from 1917. Special Service in France 1917-1918. Commander 2nd Class, Portuguese Order isa St Bento d'Aviz. Loived The Court, Tockington, Bristol. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modder Posted 21 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 21 January , 2014 Hi Guys, Many thanks for all your help in this matter, I have to say that The Hon Arthur come to me/us in around about way, via some long forgotten pictures kept in a tin box from my late grandmothers time, (she died before I was born).I managed to get a copy of his obituary and is very revealing, he commanded the 12 (service) Bn until January 1915, when he was given the 207th Brigade,(who are they?).In May 1917 he went to France as Commandant 1 Corps Area, and in June 1918 he took over the Amiens Administrative Area,having been made honorary Brigadier/General in August 1917. Colonel Dalzell, was a man of very strong opinions and was known for this throughout the British Army, and no man and officer who served under him is ever likely to forget them. He changed later in life becoming more mellow with the passing of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 21 January , 2014 Share Posted 21 January , 2014 Eldon 207 (2nd/1st) East Midland Brigade was a Home Service formation, part of the 69th (2nd East Anglian) Division. Dalzell commanded it from18th January, 1915, to 20th May, 1916. (Order ofBattle of Divisions Part 2 - Major AF Becke) The Special Service I mentioned in my original post will refer to his service as Commandant 1 Corps Area and in Amiens Admin Area. I hope that ties up the loose ends. TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modder Posted 22 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 22 January , 2014 Dear Terry, Many thanks for all that great info,certainly puts flesh on the bones, much appreciated indeed, yours, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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