Henry Newman Morgan Thoyts



Thoyts served in the South African War of 1900-02 and received the Queen's South Africa medal with two clasps, which can be seen here in this 1907 photo. He is in levee dress, with tight breeches and Hessian boots with a gold edge round the top and a gold boss.

1884 23rd Aug. Commissioned as Lieutenant
1894 1st Apr. Captain
1900 22nd Aug. Major
1905 19th Oct. Lieut-Col commanding 8th Hussars
1909 18th Oct. Retired


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