Andrew Jameson McCulloch

Andrew Jameson was the son of Lord Arkwall, a Scottish judge. He took the surname McCulloch in 1892. After taking a BA at New College, Oxford, he qualified as a barrister. On the outbreak of the South African War he joined the ranks of the City Imperial Volunteers and was awarded the DCM. He was commissioned in the field into the Highland Light Infantry on 4 August 1900.

When the Great War broke out he was a Captain in the 7th Dragoon Guards, serving on the Staff. He later transferred to the 14th Hussars. In October 1917 he took command of 9th Battalion King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, winning two DSOs.

He was promoted GOC 64th Brigade (21st Division) on 28 July 1918 in succession to Brigadier-General H R Headlam. He was 42. He led the brigade for less than a month, his period of command being terminated by a thigh wound inflicted by a German machine-gunner on 24 August.

During the 3,000-yard night advance by 64th Brigade on 23-24 August, south-east of the Miraumont spur, he showed himself a commander of outstanding courage, resolution and decision.