Background
DOUGLAS, J. Sholto G. was born on May 2, 1872 in Walmer, Kent. 2nd son of Admiral R. G. Douglas of Sea field, Walmer, Kent.
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J. Sholto G. DOUGLAS
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Education
Studied at Ascham School, Bournemouth. Royal Academy, Gosport.
Career
Joined Cape Mounted Riflemen, 1893. Joined 1st Brabant’s Horse, 1899. Transferred to South.A.C. 1900.
Major, 1902 (despatches, Queen's medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. Deputy Commissioner Transvaal Police, Johannesburg District. Served in South African Constabulary.
Connections
Spouse 1902, Mabel Kate, daughter of Captain John O’Donnell, late 16th Lancers.
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British