BAILLIE John Andrew
Indian Police
South African Mounted Forces
South African Constabulary
Lieutenant, Steinaeker's Horse
Hampshire Royal Horse Artillery
Royal Horse Artillery
Legion of Frontiersmen
CITATION
Distinguished Service Order
Gazetted 31 October 1902, p6908
John Andrew Baillie, Lieutenant, Steinaecker's Horse. In recognition of services during the South African operations.
Mention in Despatches
Gazetted 1916
AWARDS
Distinguished Service Order
Queen's South Africa Medal
Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902
1914/15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal
Mention in Despatches
1902 Coronation Medal
NOTES
Born 22 October 1876 England
Died
Buried
Biographical
BAILLIE, JOHN ANDREW, Lieutenant, was born 22 October 1876, son of A J Baillie, RN. He was educated at Douro House School. He was seconded for Service under the Foreign Office; was first in the Indian Police, and then served with the South African Mounted Forces and South African Constabulary, 1900-2, in the Boer War. He was mentioned it Despatches, awarded the two Medals, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order. Lieutenant Baillie commanded a contingent of his regiment at the Coronation of King Edward VII; served in the Hampshire Royal Horse Artillery, and later with the Royal Horse Artillery. He took part in the European War from 1914-18. He received promotion to Major, Royal Horse Artillery, 1 June 1916; was wounded, mentioned in Despatches. He was married.
