The South Irish Horse
The South Irish Horse
The South Irish Horse
"1915 London Gazette Entries"

The following table shows entries from the London Gazette, covering the period 12th January 1915 to 21st December 1915 and relating to officers and men of the South Irish Horse. See the gazette introduction page for more information about the publication called the London Gazette

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Page 390 12th Jan 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. RESERVE UNITS. CAVALRY
South Irish Horse The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants, on Probation. Dated 13th Jan 1915. James Stanley MATTHEWS

Page 597, 18th Jan 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. RESERVE UNITS. CAVALRY
South Irish Horse Charles James COLTHURST late Second Lieutenant to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 19th Jan 1915.

Page 708, 22nd Jan 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. RESERVE UNITS. CAVALRY.
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieu (on Probation). Dated 23rd Jan 1915. Walter JOYCE

Page 1024, 2nd Feb 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. RESERVE UNITS. CAVALRY.
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieu (on Prob) dated 3rd Feb 1915. John Cecil BRODIE

Page 1649, 17th Feb 1915
MENTION IN DESPATCHES
STAFF
MCCALMONT, Capt DHD

Page 1653, 17th Feb 1915
MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES.
South Irish Horse.
ROCHE-KELLY, Lieutenant J, BURKE, No 943 Private JE, JOHNSTON, No 783 Private J,
(Note that number corresponds to that of Allan, LP below. Transcript is true to Gazette. Number matches medal roll for Allan)

Page 1990, 26th Feb 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS. RESERVE UNITS. CAVALRY.
South Irish Horse.
Thomas Edward MORTON to be 2nd Lieu (on Prob). Dated 27th Feb 1915. 2nd

Page 4271 4th May 1915 Gazette number 29152
RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY South Irish Horse
Second Lieutenant Cyril E KIRK to be Lieutenant Dated 10th April 1915

Page 4880, 20th May 1915 Gazette number 29168
REGULAR FORCES SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
The undermentioned to be Second Lieutenants (on probation). Dated 14th May 1915:-
South Irish Horse.
Henry D'Arcy JAMESON

Page 5975 18th June 1915 Gazette number 29200
My Lord :- In accordance with the last paragraph of my despatch of the 5th April 1915. I have the honour to bring to notice names of those whom I recommend for gallantry and distinguished service in the field. I have the honour to be Your Lordships most obedient Servant
J D P FRENCH Field Marshall,
Commanding in Chief The British Army in the Field

Page 5982, 22nd June 1915 Gazette number 29200
MENTIONS IN DESPATCHES
South Irish Horse
ALLEN, No 783 Private LP, (Note that number corresponds to that of Johnston, J above. Transcript is true to Gazette. Number matches medal roll for Allan) ARDILL, No 798 Private J, MCCARTHY, No 852 Private P.

Page 6134, 23rd June 1915 Gazette number 29202
Distinguished Conduct Medal
757 Private R LUDGATE, South Irish Horse.

Page 6387 30th June 1915 Gazette number 29212
Citation for DCM of Pte LUDGATE.
For conspicuous gallantry and good work throughout the campaign as a Dispatch Rider, particularly during October and November 1914, at Ypres. During this period he was constantly employed day and night frequently under fire, and gave a fine example of devotion to duty.

Page 7441 20th July 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
South Irish Horse
The under mentioned to be temporary Captain Aylmer Coghill SOMERVILLE,
Late Captain South Irish Horse. Dated 18th June 1915

Page 8005 12th Aug 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
The under mentioned ex-cadet of the Officers Training Corps to be Second Lieutenant (on probation) Dated 13th Aug 1915
South Irish Horse
Richard DEASE

Page 8364 21st August 1915 Gazette number 29270
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
South Irish Horse
The promotion of Captain Robert LUDGATE is antedated to 14th October 1914
The under mentioned Lieutenants to be Captains:-
John M WARDELL dated 18th Dec 1914
John BLACKETT dated 17th Feb 1915
Francis H BROOKE dated 17th Jul 1915

Page 8616, 28th Aug 1915
SUPPLEMENTARY TO REGULAR UNITS OR CORPS.
The dates of appointment and the order of precedence of Second Lieutenants are as now stated, and not as previously notified in earlier Gazettes:-
IRISH HORSE South Irish Horse
CT STEWART (on probation). Dated 10th Aug 1914
AV FITZHERBERT (on probation). Dated 10th Aug 1914
EL FIRTH (on probation). Dated 10th Aug 1914
CAJ VERNON (on probation). Dated 13th Aug 1914
GJ JAMESON (on probation). Dated 13th Aug 1914
SA WATT (on probation). Dated 15th Aug 1914
Marquis VGHF CONYNGHAM (on probation). Dated 15th Aug 1914
GO COLTHURST (on probation). Dated 15th Aug 1914
GC COLVILLE (on probation). Dated 15th Aug 1914
CWW BENCE-JONES (on probation). Dated 15th Aug 1914
MR FITZGERALD (on probation). Dated 13th Oct 1914
WJ FOGARTY (on probation). Dated 3rd Nov 1914
NAR ANDERSON (on probation). Dated 5th Dec 1914

Page 8721 2nd September 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
Second Lieutenant on probation 3rd September 1915
South Irish Horse
Albert Guy DIGNAN

Page 9655 1st Oct 1915
The undermentioned Second Lieutenants resign their commissions under paragraph 115 of the regulations for Officers of the Special Reserve Cavalry.
Honourable G R O BROWNE (on probation) South Irish Horse.
Dated 17th September 1915

Page 10616 Dated 27th Oct 1915
REGULAR FORCES, CAVALRY
4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards
The undermentioned Second Lieutenants to be Lieutenants. Dated 12th December 1915 J O'G DELMEGE (Since Killed in action) This man is included because he has the same name as his father a Major in the SIH.

Page 11305 15th Nov 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
South Irish Horse.
Montague H.A. STOPFORD, from Lieutenant, The Royal Irish Regiment Special Reserve, to be Lieutenant, Dated 16th November 1915 with seniority as from 8th July 1915
See also Page 1656 12th Feb 1916

Page 11486 19th Nov 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
The under mentioned to be Second Lieutenants (on probation) Dated 20th November 1915
South Irish Horse
Philip Norbert SMITH, Francis Blake COSTELLO, Simon Edward HANRATTY, Charles Patrick MCAULEY, Edward HAMILTON, Roland Victor KENT

Page 12306 9th Dec 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
South Irish Horse
The under mentioned to be Second Lieutenants (on probation) Dated 10th December William Sydney BARRETT

Page 12694 21st Dec 1915
SPECIAL RESERVE OF OFFICERS, RESERVE UNITS, CAVALRY
South Irish Horse
The under mentioned to be (need to check up on this)
Hugh MCCAROLL George Arthur HARRIS

Page 12767 21st Dec 1915
1st of January to be a Bank Holiday


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