Edward Garraway facts for kids

Sir Edward Charles Frederick Garraway (born March 10, 1865 – died June 27, 1932) was an important doctor and British leader. He was born in Ireland. He worked as a British Resident Commissioner in two places in Southern Africa: Bechuanaland (now Botswana) and Basutoland (now Lesotho). He was honored with the title KCMG.

Early Life and Education

Edward Garraway was the oldest son of Colonel Charles Sutton Garraway. His family lived in Rockshire, Waterford, Ireland. He went to school at Waterford Diocesan School.

He then studied medicine at Trinity College, Dublin. After his studies, he became a qualified doctor. He earned a special license from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Becoming a Doctor in Africa

In 1888, Dr. Garraway moved to Africa. He started working as an assistant district surgeon in Millwood, Cape Colony. Three years later, in 1891, he became the district surgeon in Kuruman. This area was then called British Bechuanaland.

In 1892, he joined the Bechuanaland Border Police as their surgeon. He even took part in the First Matabele War in 1893. In 1895, he volunteered for the Jameson Raid. During this event, he was captured and held prisoner. He wrote a journal about his time in captivity.

In 1901, he moved to the South African Constabulary. He became a Divisional Medical Officer, with the rank of major. By 1905, he was promoted to Principal Medical Officer.

Working for British Leaders

In 1908, Dr. Garraway became the Military Secretary to Lord Selborne. Lord Selborne was the top British official in Southern Africa. Even though he was called "Military Secretary," Dr. Garraway was not a regular army soldier. He and Lord Selborne became good friends.

When Lord Gladstone became Governor-General of South Africa in 1910, Dr. Garraway continued as Military Secretary. He was known for being very good at organizing large hunting trips for these important officials. In 1914, he was chosen to represent the British government. He worked on a special commission about native reserves in Southern Rhodesia.

Leading in Bechuanaland and Basutoland

In 1916, Dr. Garraway was appointed Resident Commissioner for the Bechuanaland Protectorate. This meant he was the main British leader there. The next year, in 1917, he became the Resident Commissioner in Basutoland. He also served as a Lieutenant-Colonel. In this role, he commanded the Basutoland Mounted Police.

He retired in 1926 and returned to his home in Rockshire, Ireland. Sir Edward Garraway passed away in 1932. People remembered him as a kind and funny Irishman. He kept his charming Irish accent throughout his life and travels.

Awards and Honors

Sir Edward Garraway received several medals for his service. These included the British South Africa Company Medal for his involvement in the Matabele Wars. He also received the Queen's South Africa Medal and the King's South Africa Medal.

He was first honored as a CMG in 1911. Later, in 1922, he was given an even higher honor. He became a KCMG.

Family Life

In 1905, Edward Garraway married Winifred Mary Harvey. She was the oldest daughter of J. H. Harvey. They lived in Blackbrook Grove, Fareham, Hampshire. Sir Edward and Winifred had two daughters together.