| Description | First section of the book records the succession of Officers holding each rank, with the most complete information being recorded for Lieutenants for the period 1874-1894. Individual records state the name, date and place of birth and age on enlistment; ranks, regiments, rate of pay; periods of employment; battles; staff positions held; wounds; medals; date and place of marriage and name of wife; names, date of birth, place of baptism of any children. The Officers listed joined the Army 1872-1893, though the individual entries are signed and dated 1875-1894. Several entries are marked 'Continued in new record book'. Alphabetical index at the front. |