Background
CURTIS, Reginald Salmond was born on November 21, 1863. Son of Major-General Reginald Curtis, R.A.
CURTIS, Reginald Salmond was born on November 21, 1863. Son of Major-General Reginald Curtis, R.A.
Studied at Cheltenham College. Ll.M.A. Woolwich.
Commissioned in Royal Engineers, 1883. Served Egyptian Army, 1890-1893. In campaign, Eastern Soudan, 1891, including capture of Tokar (bronze star with clasp, 4th class Medjidie).
Served in Ashanti expedition, 1895-1896, as director of telegraphs (star, brevet of Major, despatches). Special service under Admiralty, Falkland Islands, 1899. Served South African war, 1899-1902, as Aide-de-camp to Engineer-in-Chief, also as Assistant Director of Telegraphs, and with South African Constabulary (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Queen’s medal with five clasps, King’s medal with two clasps, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, despatches).
Chief Staff Officer, S.A. Constabulary, 1903-1905. Inspector General, S.A. Constabulary, 1905-1908. Member of the Intercolonial Council of the Transvaal and Orange River Colony, 1904-S. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; Commanding Troops and Companies, R.E., Aldershot.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1894, Hon. Hilda Margaret, y.daughter of 9th Viscount Barrington.
Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1908. Colonel.