Who's Who in the Far East/CHIC HESTER, Major Arlington Augustus
CHICHESTER, Major Arlington Augustus (HONGKONG), D.S.O. Deputy Asst. Adjutant Geneial; I. July 2, 1863, s. of late Major-Gen. J. O. (Winchester, of Western House, Chudleigh, Devon; m. 1891. Eva Isabella Maude, 3rd d. of Mi-.j-.Gen. H. Justice, formerly I.S.C., of Riven Hall, Southsea. Educ.: Cheltenham College; Bcyal Military College; passed Staff College. Entered Dorsetshire Regiment as Lieut., 1884; Capt., March 11; 1891; Major, Feb. 26, 3892; tame 1o China, Aug., 1804; served in South African War, 1899-1801, on Staff; at relief of Ladysmith, including operations of Jan. 17 to 24, 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of Feb. 5 to 7, 1900, and action at Vaal Kvanz; operations on Tugela Heigh s (Fei. 14 to 27, 1900) and action at Pietei's I il.; operation in the Transvaal in Jun., 1930; operations in Natal, March to June, 1900, including action at Laing's Nek (Jun. 6 to 9); operations in Orange River Colony (Jun., 1930); mentioned in despatches, Sept. 10, 1901. Decorations: Queen's medal with 5 clasps; King's medal with 2 clasps; D.S.O. Clubs: Hongkong; Ciicket. Address: Military Headquarters, Hongkong.