Brig Gen James Bruce Jardine, CMG, DSO,DL

James Bruce Jardine was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1870 and was educated at Charterhouse School and then the Royal Military College at Sandhurst.

Jardine joined the 5th Lancers in 1890 and saw active service in the Second Boer War, including the defence of Ladysmith and the sortie of 7 December 1899.

He was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order in November 1900, for his actions in South Africa.

In 1904, Captain Jardine was sent to Tokyo to learn the Japanese language. He and his superiors were anticipating what would become the Russo-Japanese War. He was posted to the British legation as one of several military attachés, including Captain Alexander Bannerman, Captain Berkeley Vincent and Captain Arthur Hart-Synnot.

When the First World War began, Jardine held the rank of Major. He commanded 97th Brigade of 32nd Division during the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

In later life, Jardine was named Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Roxburghshire, Scotland,[ and from 1952 an ensign in the Royal Company of Archers.

Gazetted Awards and Mentions in Despatches

• First Name: James Bruce
• Surname: Jardine
• Rank: Major And Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
• Rank (2nd): Temp Brig-Gen
• Gazette Info: Gazette Issue 29608. C.M.G. The King has been graciously pleased to give directions for the appointment to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, for services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field.
• Gazette Date: 02/06/1916
• Gazette Page: 5559
• Service: British Army
• Regiment: 5th Lancers