Colonel R. W. C. Winsloe

"Colonel R. W. C. Winsloe served with the 21st Fusiliers in the Crimea from the 6th August 1855, including the siege and fall of Sebastopol, and expedition to Kinbourn (Medal with Clasp, and Turkish Medal). Served with the 2ist Fusiliers in the Zulu war of 1879, and was present in the engagement at Ulundi—severely wounded (Brevet of Lt.Colonel, Medal with Clasp). Also served in the Boor war of 188I, and took part in the defence of Potchefstroom —wounded (mentioned in despatches. Aide de Camp to the Queen). Served with the Burmese Expedition in 1886-87 in command of the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers (Medal with Clasp)"

A little different to Ray63's post
Bvt Lt -Col R.W.C.Winsloe 2/ 21st Regt served with the Batt during the war , present at Ulundi ( sev wounded ) ( Mentioned In Dispatches ) Bvt of Lt -Col .
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Dover Express 15 June 1917

Also author of a book.

“SIEGE OF POTCHEFSTROOM {FIRST BOER WAR 1880-81}
Colonel R. W. C. Winsloe”

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His son!

“WINSLOE, ALFRED RAYNAUD, Lieutenant, was born in 1868, second son of Colonel Richard William Charles Winsloe, CB, and Constance Edwards, second daughter of F M Cromartie, Superintendent of Stores, Ordnance Department. He entered the Royal Engineers as Second Lieutenant 17 February 1888; became Lieutenant, Royal Engineers, 17 February 1891; served with the Chitral Relief Force 1895 (Medal and clasp). Also with the Malakand and Buner Field Forces, North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98; present at the defence of Malakand and relief of Chakdara, Malakand. Action at Landakai, Utman Khel and Buner. Attack and capture of the Tanga Pass. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 5 November 18D7], received the Medal and clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 20 May 1898]: "Alfred Raynaud Winsloe, Lieutenant, Royal Engineers. In recognition of services during the recent operations on the North-West Frontier of India". (Insignia presented by the Queen at Windsor 7 November 1898). He became Captain 8 November 1898; Major 13 August 1906, and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel 30 October 1914. He was created a CMG for services during the European War. Lieutenant Colonel Winsloe married, in 1903, Dorothy Crellin, second daughter of Dr Tellet, JP, of Ramsey, Isle of Man. His favourite recreations were polo, racquets and the study of theology.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book)

Winsloe, Col Richard William Charles (1835.1917)

“At the outbreak of the war he was a seasoned soldier with a war service dating back to the Crimean Campaign (1855~56) and the siege of Sevastopol. During the Zulu War (1869) he was seriously wounded at the Battle of Ulundi. Following the 'waggon affair' at Potchefstroom, Lt Col Winsloe with 140 men of the 21st Regiment and Maj R. A. Thornhill were sent to the town to restore order and apprehend Cronje and his ringleaders. Arriving at Potchefstroom, Wins- loe selected the site for a camp outside the town on open rising ground. After a few skirmishes in the town Maj Clarke surrendered on 18 Decem- ber 1880 but Winsloe, although in a state of siege, decided to continue the fight. He held out until 21 March 1881 when he surrendered conditionally to Cronje. During the siege he was wounded. Winsloe, at one time aide-de-camp to the Queen, also took part in the Burmese Expedition (1886-87) in which he commanded the relief force at Thabyabin. He retired in January 1887.”

“Richard William Charles WINSLOE

Education: Edinburgh Academy.

Career:
Joined 15th Regiment 1853. Volunteered to the Royal Scots Fusiliers, 1854. Served with them during the latter part of the Crimean Campaign, 1855-1856.

Present siege and fall of Sebastopol and Expedition to Kin burn (medal and clasp and Turkish medal). Zulu Campaign, 1879. Present at Battle of Ulundi (severely wounded, mentioned in despatches, medal and clasp, brevet of Lieutenant- Colonel).

Transvaal Campaign, 1880-1881. Commanded troops at siege of Potschefstrom, being thanked in district orders (wounded, mentioned in despatches, Aide-de-camp to Her Majesty). Burmese Expedition, 1886-1887.

In command of the Royal Scots Fusiliers and Thayetmyo District. Commanded the troops at the relief of Thabybin in Upper Burmah (mentioned in despatches, medal). District of Columbia (United States.) to His (or Her) Majesty 1882-1890.

Jubilee Medal 1887, and clasp 1897. Reward for distinguished service.
Membership

Club: Union, Malta.

Interests: Gardening, cricket, carpentering.

Connections:
Spouse 1861, Constance Edwards, 2nd Daughter of late F. M. Cromartie, Supt. of Stores, Ordnance Department.”

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Colonel R.W.C. Winsloe, CB.
Royal Scots Fusiliers Comrades Association.

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Dover Cemetery, Kent, England

Nice one graves. I spent ages looking on the billiongraves.com site. Good way to end the night. Do you know which cemetery this is ?

I see it says Dover Cemetery , I suppose there are a few more ?
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Hi all

The grave location is at Charlton Cemetery, Old Charlton Road, Dover.

I am a fan history. I was on the local online marketplace in Alberta Canada and seen an old trunk listed. For interest sake I did some research and figured out who the owner was. Since this form thread might be contain the only people who know of Colonel Winslow might be I thought I would share. "Captain Winsloe 21st fusilliers" .

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Thanks for sharing , great piece of militaria .
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