MARCHANT Caspard Coligny, le 1879-1902
He was killed in action at Boschbult, Kleinhardt's River, March 31st, 1902. He was the only son of Mrs Seymour Le Marchant, and grandson of General Sir Gaspard Le Marchant KCB GCMG and great grandson of General Le Marchant, who fell at Salamanca. Captain Le Marchant was born April 1879, educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey, and entered the Lancashire Fusiliers May 1898, being promoted Lieutenant January 1899, and Captain June 1901. He went to South Africa from Malta with the Mounted Infantry December 1901, landing January 14th and was severely wounded at Klip River, February 12th 1902. He was sent to Elandsfontein Hospital, and at his urgent request was allowed on March 24th to return to duty, and fell as stated seven days after.
contributed by: Stoffel Willemse
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