HE Green 1876-1956

GREEN, HENRY EDWARD, Captain, was born 9 March 1876. He was educated at Beaumont and Sandhurst, and was gazetted to the Scottish Rifles 11 April 1896, becoming Lieutenant 11 July 1898. He served at Sierra Leone, 1898-99 (Medal with clasp). He again saw active service in the South African War, 1899-1902; became Captain in 1900, and was wounded. He was twice mentioned in Despatches; received the Queen's Medal with four clasps, the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Henry Edward Green, Captain, Scottish Rifles. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was invested by the King 18 December 1902. Lieutenant Colonel H E Green was married and had a daughter.