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The Dismissal of Colonel Herchmer in Canada War
The article reviews the North West Mounted Police leadership in the South African war. It details Lt Colonel Herchmer’s controversial retirement, his recovery and return, and eventual government reversal allowing him to retire with a fair allowance. It notes his Calgary land, later happiness, and death in Vancouver. It highlights Sergeant Richardson’s Victoria Cross with Strathcona's Horse and Colonel Sanders’ acts under fire, ending with a London parade and royal presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herchmer
Sergt. Richardson
Col
Sanders
King Edward
London
England
CM R
Canada
North West Mounted Police
C.m.a.s
South Africa
C.m.r's
Capetown
Hutton
Dominion
Calgary
Western
Government of Canada
Police
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
A. H. Richardson
Strathcona
Transvaal
Richardson
Smith-Dorien
Smith-Darien
Lieut
Chalmers
Edmonton
Tryon
Okd
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Pall Mall
British Empire
Jove
Order of St. Michael
George
R. Belcher
Lord Strathcona
A. M. Jarvis
G. E Sanders
C.M.R
A. C. Macdonell
Canadian Mounted Rifles
F. L. Cartwright
Victorian Order
Sam B. Steele
Lord Strathcona’s Horse
London Gazette