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The Life and Times of a Hossar
He first served as a Hossar in India, which is like a mounted soldier. He was sent to Africa in the 1880s where he fought as a scout officer against the Zulu. His courage and competence earned him repeated commendations. In 1890, he was promoted to major and made senior aid to camp to the governor of Malta who also happened to be his uncle.