#15406, Edward Douglas LOCH

After serving in Cape Colonial Forces in South Africa he joined the Grenadier Guards in 1893. He first saw active service in the Sudan Campaign in 1898, receiving the first of many decorations.

He served on the staff during the Second Boer War, and was further honoured. In 1911, in addition to his army duties, he became a member of the Royal Household. 

During the First World War, he initially continued to serve in staff positions, but commanded a brigade later in the war before returning to the staff. He received further decorations, both British and foreign.

After his retirement from the army in 1922, he became Deputy Lieutenant of Suffolk and undertook various other public and charitable duties. He was also Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard and chairman of the Greyhound Racing Association.

Lord Loch participated in the battles of Belmont, Enslin, Modder River and Magersfontein, was badly wounded and received the Queen's South Africa Medal with four clasps.

Loch returned to regimental duty in the Grenadier Guards on 23 January 1902, and took part in a special diplomatic mission to promote British interests in Morocco in early 1902. He was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) on 30 May 1902, following the presentation by King Edward VII of State colours to the King?s Company of the Grenadier Guards. The following year, he was appointed regimental adjutant on 26 January 1903, and held the post until 1 July 1905.

At this point he left for England, where he continued his career. On 4 December 1911 he became Lord-in-waiting to King George V.

Anthony Cobbold and Martin Plaut.