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COLONEL E.H. ARMITAGE, R.A.

Commands the troops in Sheffield. Born in 1859, and was gazetted to a lieutenancy in the Royal Field Artillery in 1878, being promoted Captain in 1886. Took part in the Burmese Expedition, 1886-9, obtained the medal with two clasps, and was mentioned in dispatches. Obtained his majority in 1896. Served in the South African War. Was again mentioned in dispatches, received the brevet rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and the Queens medal with five clasps. Became Lieutenant-Colonel in 1904, and became Colonel in August of the present year. Commanding officer of the 37th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, and of the garrison stationed at Hillsborough Barracks.

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COLONEL C.H.T. Whitaker, M.V.O.

Colonel Charles H.T. Whitaker, M.V.O., commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, has worn the scarlet for a little over a quarter of a century. He obtained his first commission in the old 105th Madras Light Infantry in January 1879. He was promoted captain in 1884, major ten years later, and from second in command of the 1st Battalion, then in Ireland, was promoted to the command of the 2nd Battalion in July, 1902, and to colonel 19th July.

He holds the medal of the Royal Humane Society for having assisted in saving the Rev. T.J. Garniss from drowning in a heavy sea off Candea, Crete, in April 1904. Came to Sheffield with the K.O.Y.L.I. in the spring of 1905. New colours were presented to the Battalion by the King on the occasion of his Majesty's visit to open the University in July. For the part he took in organising the impressive military display in Weston Park, Colonel Whitaker received from the King the Royal Victorian Order of the Fourth Class. Residence: The Barracks, Hillsborough.

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COLONEL NATHANIEL CRESWICK, C.B.

Colonel Nathaniel Creswick, of Norton Green, was a veteran volunteer. He was one of the first members of the Hallamshire Rifles in 1859, retiring with the rank of Captain. Joining the Artillery Volunteers on its formation in 1861, he became Captain Commandant of that corps, and continued in command until his retirement in 1898. He commanded the artillery camp at Kirk Edge, near Sheffield, in 1861, which was probably the first camp formed by British Volunteers. He attended the first School of Instruction for Volunteer Artillery at Wollwich in 1871, and passed the first examination in tactics with special mention.

He became a Compnion of the Bath in December 1896. He was a justice of the peace for the county of Derby. By profession he was a solicitor, and his appointments included those of Clerk to the Handsworth Urban District Council, (elected in 1879 ) and Clerk to the South Rotherham, Handsworth, and Kiverton Park Isolation Hospital District (1898).

He was born on July 31st, 1831 at Park Field, Sheffield, the son of Nathaniel Creswick, silver-plate manufacturer, and his wife Elizabeth. He was educated at the Collegiate School, Sheffield.

From its foundation in 1857 to about 1863 he was hon. secretary and captain of the Sheffield Football Club. He also a chairman of the famous cutlery firm of Joseph Rodgers and Sons, LTD. Colonel Creswick was awarded the medal of the Royal Humane Society for saving life in 1860. He married in 1866.

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MAJOR T.C. CLOUGH.

Born at Malton in 1859, his father being Mr. Thomas Clough, banker. Educated at Holgate College, York, and afterwards under a private tutor. He was the proprietor of Carbrook Steel Works. A member of the Church of England. After serving years as an officer in the 2nd V.B. ( Alexandra, Princess of Wales Own ) Yorkshire Regiment, he was transferred in 1891, with the rank of captain, to the Hallamshire Rifles. In March, 1894, was promoted to honorary major. He wore the volunteer decoration and the Kings Coronation medal. A vice president and honorary executive officer of the Yorkshire Rifle Association, he was a good rifle shot and won the officers cup at a meeting at Strensall. Reidence: The Knoll, Richmond, Sheffield.

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MAJOR CHARLES A.R. JOWITT.

Son of Mr. Albert A. Jowitt, steel manufacturer, of Sheffield, where he was born in 1866. Educated at Uppingham School, and subsequently became associated with his father in the business of Thomas Jowitt & Sons, Scotia Works. Always keen on athletics and sport, he formerly played for the Sheffield Rugby Football Club, he then took up hunting with the Meynell hounds, and also shooting and fishing. A considerable portion of his leisure time was devoted to volunteering, in which for many years he took a great interest. In 1883, he was gazetted to the Hallamshire Rifles, being appointed to D Company, of which Colonel Hughes was then the captain. When he received his captaincy some years later, he was transferred to F Company, being in 1898 granted the rank of honorary major. In 1901 Major Jowitt attended the Hythe School of Musketry for a course of instruction, at the conclusion of which he obtained a certificate of proficency and was appointed Instructor of Musketry to the Hallamshire Rifles. In 1903 he received the volunteer decoration. A capital marksman, Major Jowitt twice won the Hallamshire Officers Cup and in 1904 was the best shot in the Battalion. He had however, always taken a greater interest in the instruction of recruits in musketry than in taking part in competitions. Residence: Wingfield Manor, Derbyshire.

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MAJOR A. E. BINGHAM.

Son of Colonel Sir John Bingham, Bart., and born in Sheffield in 1868. Educated at Blairlodge School, and afterwards entered the business of Walker and Hall, manufacturing silversmiths and cutlers, in which he was a partner. Elected a member of the Cutlers Company, 1905.

He took a great interest in sport. Played in the Sheffield and London Inter-City Association football match. Also played Rugby for Sheffield and Nottingham clubs. Chief recreation was hunting and golfing. Had been a keen volunteer for over twenty years. He obtained his commission in the 1st West Yorkshire Royal Engineer Volunteers in 1885, when his father was in command, and became a captain in 1891. He received the honorary rank of Major in 1900.

A capital shot, Major Bingham twicw won the Yorkshire Rifle Association's Officers Cup. Residence: Ranmoor Grange, Sheffield.

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MAJOR L.E. COLLEY.

Son of Mr. Jonathon Colley, leather merchant, of Sharrow House, Sheffield, and afterwards of Worksop. Was born in Sheffield on November 16th 1863, and educated first at the Rev. Thomas Howarths school, Sheffield. Afterwards went to Marlborough School and Heidelberg University. A keen footballer during thw whole of his school life, he became later a playing member of the old Sheffield Rugby Club. Also a well-known cyclist and sportsman. Following his father's business, he was the managing director of Jonathon Colley Ltd. and the sole surviving partner of Francis Colley and Sons. Was a member of the Church of England. In 1889 he was gazetted to a commission in the 1st West York Royal Engineer Volunteers, receiving his captaincy in 1895, and being promoted to the rank oh hon. major in 1904. Residence: Ivy Dene, Brincliffe Edge Road, Sheffield.

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MAJOR ALFRED W. CHADBURN.

Born at Pitsmoor, Sheffield, in 1861, son of Mr. Alfred Chadburn, optician. Educated at private schools in England and Germany, and at Firth College, Sheffield. He displayed great interest in the School of Art, of which he was the president in 1899 and 1900, and did much to promote the work of that institution by the gift of valuable scholarships and prizes. He was the honorary secretary of the Cherrytree Orphanage. In 1884 he was appointed a lieutenant in the 1st West Yorks Royal Engineer Volunteers, and four years later became a captain. In 1900 he was promoted honorary major, and in August 1905 was granted the volunteer decoration. Having qualified at the Hythe School of Musketry, he carried out the duties of Instructor of Musketry to the corps. Residence: Brincliffe Rise, Sheffield.

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COLONEL J.E. CUTLER, V.D., J.P.

Colonel John Edward Cutler, when he retired from the Hallamshire Rifles in 1895, was the oldest serving officer in the battalion with the exception of the veteran commandant, Colonel T.E. Vickers. He was appointed captain in 1873, major in 1883, and was second in command of the regiment for over ten years. He was born in Sheffield, the son of Mr. Hiram Cutler, merchant. He was chairman of the Sheffield Savings Bank, and of the Jessop Hospital for Women, to the interests of which charity he devoted a great amount of time and kind hearted work. He was also chairman of the Charity School for Poor Girls. In business, he was director of William Jessop ans Sons, and for many years he was a commissioner of income tax and appeals. He was a magistarte for the West Ridning. A piece of plate which is highly prized by the Cutlers Company is a costly silver plateau, on which stand a centre piece, and set of fruit and flower baskets, and two sugar dredgers, presented by Colonel Cutler in 1902. He was a churchman, and St. Marks Church has received generous support from him. In addition to money support, his gifts to St. Marks include the reredos, carved by Earp, the two Tables of the Commandments, the large west window of stained glass ( by Dixon ), the church clock, and the carved oak screen between the chancel and the vestry. Colonel Cutler has also helped to beautify St. Augustines Church to which he presented the carved oak altar table and reredos ( by Tory ), He was also a member of the first football club in Sheffield. Residence: Valetta, Sheffield.

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SURGEON MAJOR C.H. WILLEY, M.C., Sc.D., M.R.C.S.

Born at Leicester in 1860, his father being Dr. Charles J. Willey of that town. Educated at Trent College and the Medical School of Edinburgh University, obtaining the degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Science in 1885, and becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England, five years earlier. Was appointed medical superintendent of Sheffield City Fever Hospitals in 1883, and served in that capacity untill 1888. Had been honorary surgeon to the Sheffield Childrens Hospital for 15 years. In 1901 was president of the Sheffield Medical Society. He entered the 1st West Yorkshire Royal Engineer Volunteers in 1888 as surgeon-lieutenant. Residence: Wostenholme Road, Sheffield.

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CAPTAIN AND ADJUTANT A.J. GAINSFORD.

Eldest son of Alderman T.R. Gainsford. Born at Belle Vue, Sheffield, October 27th 1870. Educated at Temple Grove and Marlborough. Commenced Volunteer work in the Drums of the Cadet Corps there in 1885, and attended the Jubilee Review by Queen Victoria at Aldershot with it in 1887. Left Marlborough in 1888, and joined his father in business as a coal owner. Joined the 4th West York Volunteer Artillery as Second Lieutenant in 1893. Promoted First Lieutenant 1894, Captain in 1896.Accompanied the corps to Shoeburyness in 1893-4-5-6-7. Was in the winning team in the officers competition all five years. Commanded battery which took second place in the competition for the Queens prize in 1898. Band president and also adjutant. He took a considerable interest in athletics, occupying a seat on the directorate of the Sheffield United Cricket and Football Company Ltd., and being a playing member of the cricket section of the club. Residence: Belle Vue, Sheffield.

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CAPTAIN G. McDAKIN CLENCH.

Mr. Gordon McDakin Clench, who is a captain in the 4th West Riding Royal Garrison Artillery ( Volunteers ), was born at Lincoln, on the 21st of July 1863. He was the son of Mr. Frederick Clench, manufacturing engineer.

Mr. Clench is the managing director of the Lancashire and Central Counties Vacuum Cleaner Company Ltd., Fargate, Sheffield.

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COLONEL EDWARD SANDERSON TOZER.

Born 1857 at Sheffield, son of Mr. Edward Tozer, steel manufacturer, Mayor of Sheffield 1880-1, and Master Cutler 1875-6 and 1876-7. Educated at Sheffield Royal Grammer School and St. Peter's School, York. Steel manufacturer, director of the firm of Steel, Peech and Tozer Ltd. Had not taken no part in minicipal life, but is well known for his active support of the volunteer movement, in connection with the 1st West York Royal Engineer Volunteers, which he joined as Lieutenant in 1879. Promoted captain 1881, hon. major 1895, major 1886, hon. lieutenant colonel 1899; lieutenant colonel commanding after the resignation of Colonel Sir John Bingham in 1900; hon. colonel commanding 1901. Colonel Tozer received the Volunteer Officers Decoration in 1899. He did much to encourage and improve rifle shooting in the district, and was a vice-president of the Yorkshire Rifle Association, and other similar organisations. A prominent Freemason. Colonel Tozer is a Freeman of the Cutlers Company. Reidence; The Chestnuts, Westborune Road, Sheffield.

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CAPTAIN A.F. CLIFFORD.

Captain Arthur Frederick Clifford, son of Mr. Frederick Clifford, K.C., was born on September 25th 1854. Went to India in 1876, and was a coffee planter for 20 years. Laid out and managed the estates in Mysore belonging to his father. Returned to England in 1895. Shortly afterwards came to Sheffield to assist in the management of the firm of Sir W.C.Leng and Co., the proprietors of the 'Sheffield Telegraph' and other publications. Was one of the directors of the firm, which was founded by Frederick Clifford K.C. in conjunction with Sir William Leng, in 1864. Was a captain in the 4th West Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers. Residence; Park Cottage, Worksop.

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MR. H.C. ELSE.

District Chief Superintendent of St. John Ambulance Brigade. Was born in Sheffield in 1862, and educated at Milk Street School. Was works manager for Messrs. William Cooke and Co. Ltd. Tinsley. For many years chairman of Tinsley Parish Council. Mr Else first took an interest in ambulance work about 1800, but it was not untill 1894 that he seriously entered into it. He holds the St. John Ambulance Association certificatea and medallion for first-aid, as well as the nursing certificate. Helped to form the Sheffield corps of the St. John Ambulance Brigade in 1899, and was its chief officer. In 1904 he was appointed District Chief Superintendent of No. 5 district, which covered North Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Notts, and Derbyshire, and Yorkshire up to Settle. Mr. Else acted as commandant of the district camps held at Morcambe in 1904 and at Blackpool in 1905. Residence; Tinsley House, Sheffield.

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LIEUT - COLONEL G.E. BRANSON.

Lieut-Colonel George Ernest Branson, of the Hallamshire Rifles, was born in Sheffield on May 20th 1860. He received his education at Wesley College, and afterwards joined his father, Mr. Charle sAnthony Branson, in the firm of Branson and Son, Solicitors. He was for a quarter of a century a keen and enthusiastic volunteer. In 1880 he received his commission in the Hallamshire Rifles, being promoted captain in 1884, and hon. lieut-colonel in 1900. In the same year he was awarded the volunteer decoration. Residence; Broomgrove, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield.

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