ISBN: 9781130648157

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 134 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.3in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Pur… More...

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 134 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.3in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: . . . Educated at Sandhurst, he entered the 27th Inniskillings in 1853, with which he served in the Indian Mutiny, 1857. Became Captain in the Gordon Highlanders in 1863; Major, 1873; and fought through the Afghan War, taking part in the Battle of Charasiah, occupation of Cabul, expedition to Maidan, Sherpur and capture of Takti Shah; accompanied Lord Roberts in the march from Cabul to Kandahar, being frequently mentioned in despatches and receiving Brevet of Lieut. -Colonel. Promoted Lieut. -Colonel, 1881, in which year he was Military Secretary to the Viceroy of India; took part in Nile Expedition, 1884; became Colonel, 1885; Lieut. General, 1895; A. A. Q. G. in Egypt during expedition for the Khartoum Relief; in command of a brigade in Burma, 1885-6, being promoted Major-General for his distinguished services, and thanked by the Indian Government. In command of the Zhob Expedition, and of the Indian Forces, 1893-8. Q. G. to the Forces, 1898-9. His latest services to his country have been during the Boer War, when from almost the outbreak of hostilities until the Relief by General Sir Redvers Buller, V. C. , he commanded the garrison of Ladysmith, keeping the British flag flying against enormous odds, heavier armaments, and the privations and disease of a severe siege of 119 days (November 2, 1899-March 1, 1900). Since 1900 has been Governor of Gibraltar, and was promoted in 1903 to the rank of Field-Marshal. EUSTON HENRY SARTORIUS (capta1n, Now Major-general, C. b. ) 59TH Reg1ment Th1s gallant officer and his brother, MajorGeneral R. W. Sartorius, are both wearers of the Victoria Cross. On October 24, 1879, Captain Sartorius behaved with conspicuous bravery during the action of Shah-jui. The Ghilzais had prepared a surprise attack on the British camp, but the. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<