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In the year 1901, under the sense of a great loss and feeling of sorrow, his own people, his countrymen, and his friends united in raising this monument to perpetuate the revered memory of David William Stanley Ogilvy, ninth Earl of Airlie, a representative peer of Scotland, Lord Lieutenant-Colonel commanding 12th (The Prince of Wales Royal) Lancers, born 20th January 1856, who fell in action while gallantly leading his regiment at Diamond Hill, near Pretoria, 11th June 1900. He was a brave and distinguished soldier who served his country in the Afghan War: 1878-1879, in Suakim 1884; in the Soudan Expedition 1884-1885 and in the Boer War 1899-1900. He was thrice wounded, and repeatedly mentioned in dispatches. Full of Christian and knightly virtues, he met his death as had ever been his desire, on the field of battle. Through his short life, he worthily bore the responsibilities, which God had intrusted in him. Beloved by his own people he lives in the hearts of all, as a good servant of the Master, a truly noble men, a generous and true friend, a beneficent landlord. Sons of Scotland who mourn his loss, may this memorial remind you of him of whom his comrades said in his dispatch, 'I deplore the death of that gallant soldier, the Earl of Airlie, who true to the loyal and patriotic traditions of his ancient house, at the call of duty yielded his life of devotion to God, his Queen, and his country on the battlefield.' In far off South Africa, where he fell, al that is mortal of him, now lies in peace, to rise again at the call of his great Captain, Christ. 'Thou therefore endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ' (2 Timothy, ii 3)
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