Background
TWEEDIE, John Lannoy was born on May 6, 1842. 5th son of late Captain M. Tweedie of Quarter, Peeblesshire, N.B., and Frances, daughter of late R. W. Forbes of Rawlinson, Kent.
TWEEDIE, John Lannoy was born on May 6, 1842. 5th son of late Captain M. Tweedie of Quarter, Peeblesshire, N.B., and Frances, daughter of late R. W. Forbes of Rawlinson, Kent.
Privately.
Served in the Royal West Kent Regiment (97th and 50th). Joined the 97th Regiment 1860. Transvaal Campaign; served with the Natal Field Force.
Soudan Expedition 1884-1885 (Nile medal with 2043 clasp, bronze star). Soudan Field Force; action at Giniss (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.