1853 - Born in the Black Isle

1870 - Enlisted in 92nd Gordon Highlanders

1879 - Served as a colour-sergeant in the Afghan War

1880 - Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant at end of Afghan War

1881 - Mentioned in dispatches in 1st Boer War, South Africa

1885 - Led military expedition up Nile (Sudan)

1888 - Took part in Battle of Suakin (Sudan)

1889 - Won Distinguished Service Order (DSO) medal (Sudan service)

1891 - Took part in Battle of Tokar (Sudan)

1896 - Led 2nd Infantry Brigade - the Dongola Expeditionary Force (Sudan).

1897/98 - Khartoum - Battle of Omdurman

1898 - ADC (Aide de Camp) to the Queen (Victoria)

1899 - Served as a Brigadier-General in Sirhind area of India

1900 - Served as a Major-General with Highland Brigade in South Africa

1901 - Knighted

1902 - Served as a Major-General with forces in Ceylon

1903 - Committed suicide.

Sources: Campbell, David, "Major-General Hector A. MacDonald", Douglas

Howard, London, 1903. Chambers Biographical Dictionary.

Data submitted by: Zoe Alexander MacGregor