Major General Albermarle Cator Distinguished Service Order
Campaign:
World War 1
Boer War
Died:
18.11.1932
Cator was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Scots Guards on 9 June 1897, and was promoted to lieutenant on 17 May 1899. He served with the 1st battalion of his regiment in South Africa during the Second Boer War, and was present at the battles of Belmont, Modder River, and Magersfontein in 1899. The following year, he took part in the march to Bloemfontein and Pretoria, the battles of Diamond Hill and Belfast , and advance to Komatipoort. Following the end of the war in late May 1902, Cator returned home with his regiment in the SS Tagus, which arrived in Southampton in July.
He later served in the First World War, as General Officer Commanding 58th (2/1st London) Division, taking part in the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917.He became Commander of Lucknow District in India in 1927 before becoming General Officer Commanding London District and Major-General Commanding the Brigade of Guards in April 1932.
He lived at Trewsbury near Cirencester and died in a hunting accident in November 1932
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel) of St James Park Wellington Barracks Birdcage Walk Westminster City Of Westminster Greater London SW1H 6HQ | Memorial Plaque in Guards Chapel | World War 1 Boer War |
Albermarle Cator | 18-11-1932 | View |
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