JOHN MOORE GAWNE

JOHN MOORE GAWNE (b. 1854, d, 1900),
the youngest son of Edward Moore and Emily Maria Gawne was educated at Lieutenant Shaw's school in Douglas, at Cheltenham College, and at Sandhurst. He served in the Zulu War of 1878, and in the South African War since June last. At the end of September he was appointed district commissioner and general commander of forces at Vryheid, in the Transvaal, " on account of his tact and impartiality in dealing with the Boers." His command was attacked on several occasions by the Boers, who were invariably repulsed) with heavy loss. It was during the last of these attacks, on the 11th December, that COLONEL GAWNE, who had been complimented by General Hildyard on his " able and prompt measures", was mortally wounded. He died on the following day. According to a brother officer, who knew hint well, he " was a most zealous and active officer. All through his military career his Profession came first with him. He stood alone, and asked favours from none. He saw his duty in front of him, and did it truly and well. His juniors went to him for advice and help, and did not go in vain, and his seniors knew they had in him one they could trust, and whose advice would always be what was right~ He wits loved by officers, n.c.o.'s., and men, and he has left a blank, not only in the regiment, but in the hearts of his friends, that can never be filled."

The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 December 1900, Page 2
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John Moore Gawne is also on the Roll , 2 / 4th ( The Kings Own Royal ) Regt , Lt Gawne J.M , Medal with 1879 Clasp . I suppose 2 out of 4 is ok ?? .
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According to Mackinnon & Shadbolt Lt Gawne served at Greytown & Luneberg .
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"GAWNE - Lieuenant-Colonel James Moore - 2/Royal Lancaster Regt.
Wounded at Vryheid, 11th Dec. 1900. Died next day. Aged 46. Born July 1854. Served in Zululand 1879 (medal and bar), Bechuanaland 1884. Obituary (Manx Worthies, 1901) - "John Moore Gawne (born 1854. died 1900). The youngest son of Edward Moore and Emily Maria Gawne, was educated at Lieutenant Shaw's school in Douglas, at Cheltenham College, and at Sandhurst. He served in the Zulu War of 1878, and in the South African War since June last. At the end of September he was appointed district commissioner and general commander of forces at Vryheid, in the Transvaal, " on account of his tact and impartiality in dealing with the Boers." His command was attacked on several occasions by the Boers, who were invariably repulsed) with heavy loss. It was during the last of these attacks, on the 11th December, that Colonel Gawne, who had been complimented by General Hildyard on his " able and prompt measures", was mortally wounded. He died on the following day. According to a brother officer, who knew hint well, he " was a most zealous and active officer. All through his military career his Profession came first with him. He stood alone, and asked favours from none. He saw his duty in front of him, and did it truly and well. His juniors went to him for advice and help, and did not go in vain, and his seniors knew they had in him one they could trust, and whose advice would always be what was right~ He wits loved by officers, N.C.O.'s., and men, and he has left a blank, not only in the regiment, but in the hearts of his friends, that can never be filled."

Source: Officers who died in the Boer War.

John Moore Gawne held the rank of Lt during the AZW , Gawne served at Greytown and Luneburg.
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