Background
LAING, John was born on January 29, 1868 in Wigtownshire.
LAING, John was born on January 29, 1868 in Wigtownshire.
At fifteen went to sea for three years as apprentice sailor. Lived for a period in Brazil and Argentina. Settled in South Africa, 1889.
Took the iield on 1st October 1899 as trooper in Natal Carabineers.
Served with that regiment for a year and a half and was then given a troop in J. M. Rifles (despatches three times, Queen's medal, three clasps, King’s medal, two clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902.
Spouse 1901, Agnes Augusta,daughter of William O’Mash of Oxford.