Stapleton Lynch Cotton
(1860-1928), Army colonelSitter in 2 portraits
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 2 March 1915
NPG x80571
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 2 March 1915
NPG x80570
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Meurig Jones
08 December 2017, 13:28
Just beginning my research as part of my interest in the Second Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902 (www.casus-belli.co.uk), this is what I know today:
Court-martialled for his lack of leadership during the defence of Helvetia - "Shamefully delivering up his post". He was convicted and dismissed the service (LG 29-11-1901).
In late 1902 it was decided, on account of Major Cotton's wounding during the battle, to allow him to retire. His dismissal was cancelled in LG 02-01-1903.
Major Cotton was not awarded any campaign medals or paid the War Gratuity. The medal rolls states "withheld" and "Black List".
What chance you can digitise these images?
Thanks