Capt. R.T. Arundell, 2nd Oueen Vic's Rajput L.I. (KIA)

[BottsGreys]

A photo of this officer (in mufti) is mounted in a scrapbook I have. I know he was KIA in Egypt. Would anyone have any information regarding him aside from the CWGC, below?

Thanks so much,

Chris

Casualty Details

Name: ARUNDELL, REINFRED TATTON

Initials: R T

Nationality: Indian

Rank: Captain

Regiment: 2nd Queen Victoria's Own Rajput Light Infantry

Age: 41

Date of Death: 03/02/1915

Additional information: Son of the Rev. Wilbraham Harris Arundell, M.A., and Mrs. Arundell, of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon.

Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead

Grave/Memorial Reference: A. 110.

Cemetery: ISMAILIA WAR MEMORIAL CEMETERY

[Matthew B.]

From the January 1908 Indian Army list

Born 19/12/1879

1st comissioned 12/08/1899 into Leicester Regiment

Joined Indian Army 23/02/1903

Lieutenant 24/06/1900

Joined 2nd Queens Own Rajput Light Infantry 23rd Feb 1902

In Jnuary 1908 he was listed as being on leave for one year, until 8th February 1908 on a medical certificate and outside of India.

Hope that helps.

Matthew

[Bob Coulson]

Educated at Rev C R Carrs School at Exmouth, at Marlborough College and RMC Sandhurst.

Bob.

[BottsGreys]

Matthew & Bob:

Thanks so much for your replies--information very helpful & much appreciated. It's so nice to have details of the life lived by the person whose face you are studying in an old photo--to know some of the life experiences which lay behind the eyes which are looking back at you.

Regards,

Chris

[gord97138]

From the 1881 census:

gordon

Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Residence View Image

Anna L. Arundell abt 1841 Chelford, Cheshire, England Wife Rectory House, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England

Louisa A. Arundell abt 1875 Cheriton Fitz, Devon, England Daughter Rectory House, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England

Reinfred O. Arundell abt 1880 Cheriton Fitz, Devon, England Son Rectory House, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England

Wilbraham H. Arundell abt 1877 Cheriton Fitz, Devon, England Son Rectory House, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England

William H. Arundell abt 1843 Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England Head Rectory House, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England

[Hambo]

Captian Reinfred Tatton Arundell

2nd Queen Victoria's Own Rajput Light Infantry

Wa killed in the Turkish attack on the Suez Canal on the 3rd February 1915 the younger son of the late Rev W.H.Arundell and Mrs Arundell of Cheriton, Fitzpaine, Devon and was born on the 19th of December 1879

Educated at the Rev Carr's School at Exmouth, at Marlborough College and at RMC Sandhurst.

Gazetted into the Leicestershire Regiment in August 1899 and becoming Lieutenant in June 1900

He was transferred to the Indian Army in Februaury 1903 and served in the Tibet campaign of that year and tha of the following year, taking part in the march to Lhassa for which he received the medal.

Owing to ill health, he retired on half pay in October 1908 and in March of the following year he was promoted Captain remaining on half pay till October 1909 when he rejoined the active list

When leading his company gallantly against the Turks on the 3rd of February 1915, he was killed by machine gun fire.

For his services he was mentioned as follows in the despatch of Maj Gen A.Wilson of the 11th of February 1915

"Captain R.T.Arundell led his double company with great gallantry in the counter-attack on February 3rd in which engagement he was killed"

He was also mentioned in Maj Gen Wilson's list of names dated 1st of August 1915

Catain Arundell was a member of the Junior Army and Navy Club. He was a good all round sportsman, his recreations including hunting, fishing, shooting, football,polo, hockey, racquets and cricket. He represented his county at cricket

He was unmarried

Source Bond of Sacrifice

Hambo

[BottsGreys]

Gordon & Hambo:

Thanks for your efforts in finding and posting this additional information. He lived an eventful life and died at the head of his men. I was able to coax the album onto my scanner enough to get this scan below. Nice nickname.

Regards,

Chris