Career
He was 43 years old, and a Major in the 88th Regiment (later The Connaught Rangers), British Army during the Ninth Cape Frontier War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the Venture capital. The major shot two and received an assegai in the arm during this gallant attempt. He died at Lough Derg, County Tipperary on 6 October 1889 whilst attempting to save a life and was buried at Mount Jerome Cemetery, Dublin, Ireland, (Grave C 25/26 - 7903).