The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"Almack, Edward
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The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"
Almack, Edward
Great Britain. Army. Dragoons, 2nd (Royal Scots Greys)
THE HONOURABLE ROBERT HAMILTON LINDSAY.
Third son of the Earl of Crawford, was born 30 March, 1874, and
married, 23 April, 1903, May Janet, eldest daughter of the late
Sir William J. Clark, first Baronet. 2nd Lieutenant, 10 October,
1894. Lieutenant, 25 September, 1895. Captain, 20 March, 1901.
Served in South African War in 1899 to 1900, and was present at
relief of Kimberley; took part in operations in Orange Free State
from February to May, 1900, including Paardeberg, actions at
Poplar Grove, Driefontein, Karree Siding, and Zand River; and
in the Transvaal in May and June, 1900, including actions near
Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Diamond Hill. Medal with five clasps.
GEORGE HAYWOOD LINDSEY.
(Later written Hayward.)
Cornet, by purchase, 3 December, 1818. In 1823 promoted in 57th
Foot.
JAMES LINDSEY, "EARL OF BALCARAS."
On 5 June, 1711, was a Lieutenant in the Navy. 26 December, 1726,
appointed a Lieutenant in this Regiment. 25 April, 1741, made
Captain.
Born 14 November, 1691. Joined his father at the rising of 1715,
and was captain of a troop which acted with great gallantry at the
battle of Sheriffmuir. He was, however, pardoned and made Lt. 2 R.
N. B. Ds., under his uncle, Sir Jas. Campbell. Was in command at
Dettingen in 1743; but retired after Fontenoy, 1745, in which his
uncle was slain. Devoted rest of life to literature and improving
his estate. At 60, 24 Oct., 1749, married Anne, dr. of Sir Robt.
Dalrymple, of Castleton. He died at Balcarres 20 Feb., 1768.
HERBERT C. T. LITTLEDALE.
Captain, 20 November, 1889. Brevet-Major, 21 May, 1884.
"Littledale, H. C. T. (Major, 4th Dragoon Guards). Egyptian
Expedition, 1884. Soudan; Battle of Teb (severely wounded).
Despatches "London Gazette," 6 May, 1884. Medal with clasp; bronze
star; brevet of Major."
JOHN LIVINGSTON.
Promoted from Sergeant in the Colonel's troop to Quartermaster, 3
May, 1800.
JOHN LIVINGSTOUN.
30 March, 1685, appointed Lieutenant of Captain John Strachan's
troop.
SIR THOMAS LIVINGSTON.
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