South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 6 (of 8): From the Occupation of Pretoria to Mr. Kruger's Departure from South Africa, with a Summarised Account of the Guerilla War to March 1901Creswicke, Louis
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South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 6 (of 8): From the Occupation of Pretoria to Mr. Kruger's Departure from South Africa, with a Summarised Account of the Guerilla War to March 1901
Creswicke, Louis
South African War, 1899-1902; Transvaal (South Africa) -- History
=Hicks.=--Lieut.-Col. H. T. Hicks, Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Entered 1872;
Lieut.-Col., March 1900. _Staff Service_--Adjt. Militia, 1886-91. _War
Service_--S. African War, 1899-1900.
=Hickson.=--Lieut.-Col. R. A. Hickson, 2nd Batt. The Buffs (East Kent
Regt.). Entered 1867; Brev.-Col., 1899. _Staff Service_--A.D.C. to
Brig.-Gen., Aldershot, 1883-84; A.D.C. to Maj.-Gen., Gibraltar, 1884-88.
_War Service_--Op. in Chitral, 1895 (medal with clasp); S. African War,
1899-1900; Driefontein, severely wounded.
=Hildyard.=--Lieut.-Gen. H. J. T. Hildyard, C.B., Commanding Fifth Div.
Entered R. Navy, 1859; Army, 1864; Maj.-Gen., 1899. _Staff
Service_--Brig.-Maj., Cyprus, 1878; Brig.-Maj., Gibraltar, 1878-82;
D.A.A. and Q.M.G., Ex. Force, Egypt, 1882; Brig.-Maj., Gibraltar,
1882-83; D.A.A.G., Headquarters of Army, 1883-89; A.A.G., Aldershot,
1889-91; A.A.G., Headquarters of Army, 1891-93; Comdt. Staff Coll.,
1893-98; Maj.-Gen. Inf. Brig., Aldershot, 1898-99; Maj.-Gen., Inf. Brig.,
S. Africa, 1899-1900; Lieut.-Gen. Inf. Div., S. Africa, April 1900. _War
Service_--Egyptian Ex., 1882 (Despatches; medal with clasp; bronze star;
Brev. of Lieut.-Col.; 4th class Osmanieh); S. African War, 1899-1900;
Willow Grange; Ladysmith Relief Force; Colenso (Despatches). This
brilliant officer, who has vastly increased his reputation in the present
war, is the son of the late Mr. T. B. T. Hildyard, M.P., of Flintham
Hall, Newark. Like many other able commanders, distinguished alike for
valour and versatility, he began life in the Royal Navy, afterwards
electing to join the sister service. He is a strict disciplinarian, and a
recognised authority on military tactics and strategy.
=Hill.=--Capt. A. Hill, M.P., 5th Batt. R. Irish Rifles. Eldest son of
Rt. Hon. Lord Arthur Hill.
=Hime.=--Col. Hon. Sir A. Hime, K.C.M.G., Royal Engineers. Prime Minister
of Natal. Rendered valuable service throughout the Natal Campaign.
=Hinde.=--Col. J. H. E. Hinde, 1st Batt. Border Regt. Entered 1867;
Brev.-Col., 1899. _Staff Service_--Adjt. Aux. Forces, 1883-88. _War
Service_--S. African War, 1899-1900; Willow Grange.
=Hippisley.=--Lieut.-Col. R. L. Hippisley. Entered 1873; Lieut.-Col.
1898. _Staff Service_--Assist. Inst. Sch. of Mil. Eng., 1886-88; Inst.
Sch. of Mil. Eng., 1889-91; Dir. of Telegraphs, S. Africa. _War
Service_--Egyptian Ex., 1882 (medal; bronze star); S. African War,
1899-1900; on Staff. This indefatigable officer, who rendered such
valuable service in keeping the Commander-in-Chief in touch with his
large force, was born in 1853.
=Hoad.=--Col. J. C. Hoad. This officer served with distinction with the
Victorian Mounted Infantry.
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