Background
MEIKLEJOHN, Matthew Fontaine Maury was born on November 27, 1870. Son of late Professor Meiklejohn.
MEIKLEJOHN, Matthew Fontaine Maury was born on November 27, 1870. Son of late Professor Meiklejohn.
Entered Gordon Highlanders, 1891. Captain, 1899; served Chitral Relief Force, 1895 (medal with clasp). Tirah Expedition, 1897 (slightly wounded, two clasps).
South Africa, 1899-1900 (severely wounded, Victoria Cross). Decorated for gallantry at Elandslaagte. Victoria Cross; General Staff, Army Headquarters.
Clubs: United Service, Caledonian; Royal and Ancient Golf, St. Andrews.
Spouse 1904, Vera Josephine,daughter of late Lt.-Col. Lionel Marshall.