James Fife 'Jock' Douglas
James Fife 'Jock' Douglas (-1947) was born in Scotland. He attested
into the Royal Scots Greys in 1894 and saw action in the South
African War, becoming Regimental Sergeant Major – May 1920 to 30
April 1932
Douglas remained in South Africa and joined the
Cape Police where he remained until 1902. He spent several years
prospecting and eventually attested into the BSA Police on 30 April
1910. By 1913 he was a Detective Sergeant (3rd Class) in the CID.
his early career was marred by indiscipline and at one time he fell
foul of regulations when he attempted to desert and return to Europe
to participate in the Great War. Douglas was seconded to the
Rhodesia Native Regiment in February 1917 and saw action in German
East Africa during the war. He became the Regimental Sergeant Major.
After the war, Douglas returned to the BSA Police as a
Constable, but was rapidly promoted through the ranks. He joined the
Instructional Staff at Morris Depot and was appointed acting
Regimental Sergeant Major in March 1920 and confirmed in the rank in
May. He was awarded the KPM in January 1932 and retired in that
year.
Jock Douglas died in Salisbury, Rhodesia on 15 October
1947.
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