MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES WHITTINGTON HORSLEY DOUGLAS

Approximate Image Size: 7 1/2 X 10 inches Approximate Overall Size: 10 X 14 inches

PARTIAL DESCRIPTION FROM THE BIOGRAPHY: MAJOR-GENERAL C. W. H. DOUGLAS, A.D.C. Of the many "Gay Gordons" who now hold high rank in the Army few are better known and more respected than Major-General Charles Whittington Horsley Douglas, for it is recognized that whatever distinction he has earned has been due to merit only. Born in July, 1850, he was gazetted to a commission in the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, by purchase December 16th, 1869. The regiment was stationed at that time in India, whither young Douglas proceeded, and where in due course he reported himself to the then Commanding Officer, none other than Lieut-Colonel Forbes Macbean, father of the gallant offcer who now rides at the head of the 1st Battalion in South Africa. On October 27th, 1871, Ensign Douglas obtained his Lieutenancy, he having been the last officer of the regiment to secure his step under purchase conditions, as the system was abolished by Royal Warrant within three days. Being not only very smart but equally popular with all ranks, Lieutenant Douolas,when the Adjutancy became vacant in December, 1876, was recommended for the post, and his appointment having been approved by the Comrnander-in-Chief at home, he had the satisfaction of doing, duty in this important capacity throughout the operations of the Afghan War, including the engagement at Charasiah on December 6th, 1879, the subsequent pursuit of the enemy, the operations round Kabul in December, 1879, the investment of Sherpur, and the engagement at Charasiah on April 25th, 1880. For these services he received his first mention in despatches, and a war medal with clasps.

VERY GOOD CONDITION. Printed on heavier textured-glossy type paper. The colors are very bright and clean It does have text on reverse side (doesn't show through the heavier textured type paper) which is a BIOGRAPHY relating to the portrait. A great Genealogy collectible item.

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