Background
LONG, Lieutenant - Arthur was born on February 26, 1866. Son of James and Elizabeth Long, Henlow, Bedfordshire.
LONG, Lieutenant - Arthur was born on February 26, 1866. Son of James and Elizabeth Long, Henlow, Bedfordshire.
Studied at Modern School, Bedford. 1st Battalion Leinster Regiment, 1887-1890. Army Service Corps since 1890.
Served in defence of Ladysmith, December 1898-March 1900 (special sendee). On Staff General Hunter’s Division. General Ian Hamilton’s Division (despatches thrice, Queen's medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. Commanding Army Service Corps, Egypt. Assistant Director Supplies, Army Headquarters, 1901-1902.
Assistant Director, Transport, South Africa, 1903-1904.