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seven . The tragic death of Brig . - Gen . L. W. de V. Sadleir - Jackson , as the result of a motoring accident , removes an officer of the highest attainments and promise , and a most charming personality withal . He was typical of so many British officers in the variety of his interests and the largeness of his heart . He was an old 9th Lancer , an infantry brigade commander in the war , an authority on polo , and he had the F.R.G.S. In the South African War he was wounded , and earned as many clasps to his Queen's Medal as it was possible for one man to earn , namely , The 9th Lancers were able to earn as many in consequence of serving for a time in the early days of the war on the Natal side before going around with Gen. French to the Western field of war , and they then served for a time under Lord Methuen , taking part in the battles of Belmont , Modder River , and Magersfontein , and then joined Gen French for the relief of Kimberley and Paardeberg operations . Gen Sadleir Jackson was not only wounded in South Africa , but he earned four mentions and , the D.S.O. , as well as his total of two war medals and nine clasps . In the Great War he earned a number of dis tinctions , including mentions , C.M.G. , brevet lieut - colonel , brig . - general , C.B .. Legion of Honour , Croix de Guerre with Star , and bar to the D.S.O. But most of all he earned the respect and even admiration of his men , and this is especially true in respect of those who served with the Russian Relief Force , where Gen. Sadleir - Jackson commanded the 2nd Brigade and inspired all ranks by his coolness in action and cheery philosophy at all times . He also dis tinguished himself by his bravery as commander of the 54th Brigade in France : he was wounded more than once ; and during the epic " Hundred . Days " gallw was he . performed many feats . He had done much explorati D work in Central Africa ( hence , 1 F.R.G.S. ) : he was Inspector - General Iraq Levies after the war ; he noted polo plaver , and , in combination with Mr. W. S. Buckmaster , he wrote " Hints on Polo Combination " ; and he had also done much big game shooting and hunting .. 1932 Four V.C.'s Sadleir FORMERLY of the 9th Lancers and a noted polo player , Jackson was an ideal fighting soldier . Handsome as could be , with fine eyes , a superb moustache and a dashing carriage he made the phrase " Full of heart " the slogan of the Infantry Brigade he commanded in the 18th Division . I am without books of refer ence , but I fancy that the 54th Brigade won four Victoria Crosses during the 12 months Sadleir - Jackson led them . A Sort of Ouida Cavalryman НЕ E was a kind of Ouida cavalryman . He saw that he had sheets for his camp bed even when in dug - outs right up in front . He had an almost monu mental collection of tooth brushes . But in action he was a dashing , in spiring soldier . Stopped a Rot DURING the fighting for Villers Bretonneux in April , 1918 , the for ward battalion of the 54th Brigade looked like falling back . Sadleir - Jackson rode up and down the line , risking machine bullets as well as shells , exhorting his men to resist , because nothing would be worse than the degradation of retreating before the enemy . His infantrymen said afterwards that they would much rather face the Ger mans than hear the telling off the General was giving them . A Dangerous Moment DURING the retreat of March , 1918 , a young Major of another infantry Brigade in the 18th Division , a Major Baddaley , was surprised when a hand some officer with curling moustaches , who wore a queer short leather . said : jacket , came up and " You'd better be getting your men back . " Major Baddaley did not know the officer who gave the instructions - he had only just returned to France . He covered him with his revolver and refused to be satisfied until he was told . " It's all right . I am General Sadleir - Jackson . " After the war Major Baddaley re turned to Keble College , Oxford , and became a curate . He is still in the Church , The Capture of Baboues SADLEIR - JACKSON and his 54th Brigade were responsible for one of the most audacious and telling counter - attacks during the March retreat . They reoccupied the village of Baboues and took 500 German prisoners , a greater force than they were themselves . The military historians quote that exploit as one of the heartening events of those stirring and bewildering days . 1932 Hon . DEATH OF PEER'S UNCLE . GROOM - IN - WAITING TO KING . Colonel the Claude Henry Willoughby , fifth son of the eighth Baron Middleton and uncle of the present peer , died at Malton , Yorkshire , on Thursday , aged 70. He was colonel in the 9th Lancers and served with distinction in the South African War , being present at the action of Belmont . Colonel Willoughby had been groom - in waiting to the King since 1916. He formerly commanded a Territorial Force Brigade . During the Great War he served as a deputy - assistant director of remounts . He was military secretary to the Governor General of Australia ( Earl of Hopetoun ) from 1900 to 1902 , and was Deputy Ranger of Windsor Great Park from 1916 to 1929 . He married Sibyl Louise , daughter of the late Mr. Charles James Murray , and there are two daughters . 1932 A genial personality has disappeared from our midst by the death of Major H. E. T. W.Fiennes , of Rye , which occur red suddenly last week . In early days he joined the 9th Lancers with whom he served as captain in the South African War , but later he went into the Royal East Kent Yeomanry , with whom he served as major during the Great War . For several years he lived quietly at Rye . a Billy " Fiennes , by which happy name he was known to his many friends , was one of the most open - hearted of meo , but beneath his genial manner was knowledge of the world which made hin a boon companion in any society . He had the old - fashioned notions of loyalty to the King and country , believed that sport laid the foundation of the right instincts of an Englishman , and , in addi tion , nothing delighted him more than to befriend anyone in distress . 1932 AFGHAN WAR VETERAN " C DEATH AT CHIGNAL A veteran of the Afghan War of 1880 81 , Mr. Simon Rothfieid , of Blue House Cottage , Chignal St. James , died on Sat urday at the age of 83 . He was a re markably hale and hearty man , and was chopping wood at his home two days be fore he passed away quietly in his sleep , after only two days ' illness . Mr. Roth field joined the 9th Lancers in 1871 , and served in India for many years . He was one of the few survivors of that famous Kabul - Kandahar march with Roberts over 50 years ago . While in India he was one of the bodyguard on the occasion of the visit of the late King Edward when Prince of Wales to India . On leaving the numerous floral tributes included tokens from " All ranks of the 9th Lancers , his old regiment " ; workmates of Priors Farm : and friends and neighbours of Chig nal Road . The 1932 . AX S The lectern and chair which forms the Sialkot memorial to those of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers who died during the regiment's tour of service in India . 1932 A SIALKOT MEMORIAL An impressive memorial service reading desk and chair of exquisite was held at Sialkot on October 23 , workmanship , on the front of which the anniversary of the Regiment's is carved in relief the crest of the Regiment and the names departure from India , when a memo- who died . It was unveiled by Brig of those rial was unveiled to the memory of adier T. A. A. Wilson , Commanding Sir Henry Bushman K.C.B. , Colonel , the 2nd ( Sialko ! ) Cavalry Brigade , and non - commissioned officers and and dedicated by the Chaplain . The men of the 9th Queen's Royal Lan- music was rendered by the band of cers who died during their tour of the 13th - 18th Hussars . Wreaths were service in India . sent by other British units in the The memorial is in the form of a garrison . 1932 UNDER THE LANCES . - A guard of honour by the 9th Royal Lancers was provided at the wedding of Mr. G. H. Vere - Laurie , son of Mrs. Vere - Laurie and the late Lt. - Col Vere - Laurie , of Carlton - on - Trent Hall , Nottinghamshire . and Miss Judith Francklin , of Gonalston Hall . - ( Daily Sketch . ) |
