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'Major-General Hector A. Macdonald, C.B.', 1900. Hector MacDonald (1853- 1903) also known as Fighting Mac, served as as subaltern in the First Boer War and was knighted for his service in the Second Boer War. He committed suicide in 1903 following accusations of homosexual activity. From "South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. III", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900] (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/The Print Collector)