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References
- Galloway, Peter The Order of St Michael and St George (London, Third Millennium Publishing, 2000) p. 365.
- ↑ "No. 27376". The London Gazette . 12 November 1901. p. 7291.
- ↑ "No. 28491". The London Gazette . 5 May 1911. p. 3439.