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| | Anthruster-Thomson, CF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06) |
 | | ANSTRUTHER-THOMSON, CHARLES FREDERICK ST CLAIR, Major, was born 6 May 1855, eldest surviving son of John Anstruther-Thomson, of Charleton, Fife. |
 | | He entered the Army as Sub-Lieutenant, unattached, 13 June, 1874; was gazetted to the 2nd Dragoons 13 June, 1874; to the 17th Lancers 28 August 1875, becoming Lieutenant, 2nd Life Guards, September 1876; Captain 12 January 1885, and Major 12 January 1895. |
 | | He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with six clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Charles Frederick St Clair Anstruther-Thomson, Major, 2nd Life Guards. |
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