THE LATE COLONEL HOGGE, C.B.
It is with extreme regret that we announce the death of Colonel John William Hogge, C.B., C.I.E.*, formerly Commandant of the 14th Sikhs, which took place on Friday at Tentfield, where he settled four and a half years ago, and has since resided. The son of the late Colonel C. Hogge, C.B., Royal Artillery, he was born in 1852 and at the age of 19 obtained his commission in the 41st Foot. Four years later, after a few months in the 83rd Foot, he was transferred to the Bengal Staff Corps. He first saw service in the Afghan War of 1878, when he was present at the capture of Ali Musjid, and then took part successively in the Mahsood Wuzeeree Expedition in 1881, Haza’ra Expedition in 1888, the Waziriston Expedition of 1894, the operations in China in 1900. He became a Colonel in 1901, and in 1906 was nominated a C.B.
In 1909 he was placed on the unemployed supernumerary list. During his retirement Colonel Hogge has led a useful life, visiting those of his poorer neighbours who were sick, administering to their necessities and seeking to convey where acceptable the consolations of religion. Colonel Hogge himself was accustomed to conduct public services, and he showed a rare gift in exposition of Scripture. His illness was short, and the news of his death brought sadness into many a humble home. He was laid to rest in Newbury Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Friends near and far gathered around the grave of one whose humility and gentleness were so much in accord with his Divine Master, whose spirit was reflected in his character and life. Sincere sympathy is felt for the widow and daughters in their irreparable loss.
Newbury Weekly News edition dated 7th April 1910 |