Surname: | Burroughs |
Initials: | C |
Rank: | Lieutenant (QM) |
Army Number: | -------- |
Notes: | APM, Cape Colony, 1899-1903,South Africa graded as a Staff Capt 27/2/1900. Awarded the KSA, Clasps SA 1901-1902, (Medal Roll 288, Curragh, Ireland, 29/4/1904). Later Capt APM Curragh District. Awarded the War Medal. First served abroad in WWI (1) France, 6/5/1916, QM & Major later Lt Col. Served as Commandant of a POW Camp and Rec Depot. Home address Pelham Lodge, Shirley Road, Southampton. Extract from the Kildare Observer and Eastern Counties Advertiser 29 September 1894. Corps of Military Mounted Police - Serg-Major C Burroughs, from the Lancashire Fusiliers, to be Quarter-Master, with the honorary rank of Lieut. vice Hon. Major, C. Broaches, retires. |
Decoration Record: | |
Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 27282 Page: 972 Feb. 8, 1901) |
Citation: | South Africa. |
Decoration: | Distinguished Conduct Medal (London Gazette: 27359 Page: 6825 Sept. 27, 1901) |
Citation: | South Africa. |
Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 27282 Page: 972 Feb. 8, 1901) |
Citation: | South Africa. |