The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"

by Edward Almack

THE HONOURABLE WALTER PHILIP ALEXANDER.

Son of the third Earl of Caledon. Born, 9 February, 1849.

Cornet by purchase, 3 February, 1869. Lieutenant by purchase, 10 May, 1871. Adjutant, 18 December, 1875. Captain, 24 November, 1877. Major, 5th July, 1886. Lieutenant-Colonel, 5 July, 1896.

Commanded the Greys in South Africa, 1899-1900; present in command of first cavalry brigade at crossing of Reit and Modder Rivers (mentioned in despatches).

CHARLES JEFFERYS WATSON ALLEN.

From half-pay in the 12th Lancers, Captain, 31 December, 1861. Retired 13 March, 1866.

EDWARD AMPHLETT.

Cornet by purchase, 28 June, 1844. Lieutenant by purchase, 25 June, 1847. Retired 21 June, 1850.

GEORGE ANDERSON.