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

by Louis Creswicke

Belfield.—Col. H. E. Belfield. Entered 1876; Col., 1899. Staff Service—Brig.-Maj., Aldershot, 1890-93; D.A.A.G. (and also for Inst.), Aldershot, 1893-95; Spec. Serv., Ashanti, 1895-96; A.A.G., S. Africa, 1899. War Service—Ashanti Ex., 1895-96 (hon. mentioned; Brev. of Lieut.-Col.; star); S. African War, 1899-1900; on Staff.

Bell-Irving.—Lieut.-Col. A. Bell-Irving, R.A. Entered 1875; Lieut.-Col., 1900. War Service—Afghan War, 1878-80 (Despatches; medal with clasp); S. African War, 1899-1900.

Benson.—Colonel F. W. Benson. Joined 21st Hussars, 1869; Colonel, 1898. Staff Service—A.D.C. to Lieutenant-Governor North-West Provinces, India, 1877; employed with Egyptian Army, 1893-94; D.A.A.G. for Inst., Dublin, 1895-98; A.A.G. South-East District, 1898-99; Special Service, South Africa, 1899-1900; A.A.G. South Africa, 1900. War Service—Fenian Raid, Canada (medal with clasp); South African War, 1899-1900; on Staff.

Bentinck.—Lord Charles Cavendish Cavendish Bentinck, Lieutenant 9th Lancers. Special Service, S. Africa, 1900.

Bentinck.—Lord Henry Cavendish Bentinck, M.P., Yeomanry Cavalry. Lord Henry, born in 1863, is the son of General Bentinck. He married in 1892 Lady Olivia, daughter of the late Earl of Bective.

Bethell.—Lieut.-Col. E. H. Bethell, R.E. Entered 1873; Lieut.-Col., Jan. 1900. Staff Service—Brig.-Maj. Royal Engineers, Headquarters, Ireland, 1890-95; Staff Off. Royal Engineers, S. Africa, 1899. War Service—Afghan War, 1878-80 (Despatches; medal). S. African War, 1899-1900; on Staff.

Bethune.—Lieutenant-Colonel E. C. Bethune. Entered 1875; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1900. Staff Service—Garrison Instructor, D.A.A.G., Madras, 1887-94; D.A.A.G., India, 1898-99; A.A.G., India, 1899; D.A.A.G., South Africa, 1899; Special Service, South Africa, 1899. War Service—Afghan War, 1878-80 (medal with clasp); South African War, 1881; South African War, 1900; on Staff; raised and commanded Bethune’s Mounted Infantry.

Bewicke-Copley.—Lieut.-Col. R. C. A. B. Bewicke-Copley, 3rd Batt. King’s Royal Rifle Corps. Entered 1876; Lieut.-Col., March 1900. Staff Service—A.D.C. to Lieut.-Gov., Bengal, 1880; D.A.A.G., Barbadoes, 1890-92; Headquarters, Ireland, 1892-95; A.M.S. and A.D.C. to Lieut.-Gen., India, 1896-98. War Service—Soudan Ex., 1884-85 (medal with clasp; bronze star); Op. in Chitral, 1895 (medal with clasp); N.W. Frontier of India, 1897-98 (Despatches; Feb. 1898; 2 clasps); Tirah, 1897-98 (Despatches; April 1900; clasp); S. African War, 1899-1900.

Bingham.—Maj. Hon. C. E. Bingham, 1st Life Guards, A.D.C. Entered 3rd Hussars 1882; Major, 1st Life Guards, 1898. Staff Service—A.D.C. to Maj.-Gen. Cav. Brig., S. Africa, 1899-1900; A.D.C. to Lieut.-Gen. Cav. Brig., S. Africa, Feb. 1900; D.A.A.G., S. Africa, May 1900. War Service—S. African War, 1899-1900; on Staff.

Blagrove.—Colonel H. J. Blagrove. Commanding 13th Hussars. Entered 13th Hussars 1875; Brevet-Colonel, July 1900. Staff Service—Staff Captain Remount Establishment, 1887-92. War Service—Egyptian Expedition, 1882 (medal with clasp; bronze star); South African War, 1899-1900.