Orders, Decorations and Medals

Eight: Captain A. J. Cross, Scottish Rifles
East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1898 (2939 Cpl., Scottish Rif.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (2939 Serjt., 2/Scottish Rif.); King’s South Africa, 2 clasps (2939 Serjt., 2/Scottish Rif.); 1914-15 Star (Lieut., Sco. Rif.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Nigeria 1918 (Capt., Sco. Rif.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (2939 C. Serjt., 1/Scottish Rif.) attractively mounted for display with two Captain’s khaki epaulettes and leather sword knot, good very fine and a unique group to the regiment (8) £800-1000

Alexander John Cross was born in Bandon, Ireland, and educated at Christ Church, Cork. He enlisted for the 2nd Battalion, Scottish Rifles in February 1889, and, after service in North Central India, took part in the Borgu expedition, West Africa, during 1898. He served in South Africa with the 2nd battalion throughout the Boer War and was subsequently stationed in India until February 1912. Promoted to sergeant Major in October 1914, Cross was discharged to Commission in January 1915 and appointed Lieutenant in the 9th Battalion, Scottish Rifles. He went to France in April 1915 and was promoted Captain the following June. Captain Cross was wounded in the battle of Loos, 25 September 1915, when the 9th Battalion attacked in support of the 10th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry. After recuperation, he served in the campaign in German East Africa from August 1917 until February 1918, when he was attached to 2nd Nigeria Regiment, West African Service Brigade, and took part in the Egba Revolt, Nigeria, in June and July 1918. Captain Cross relinquished his commission in December 1919, retaining the rank of Captain.