Major-General Sir Henry Macandrew was a British Indian Army officer. Predominantly serving in the cavalry and also as an intelligence officer, Macandrew fought through the Tirah campaign in India in 1897 and 1898, and then served as a staff officer during the Boer War, participating in several battles and receiving the Distinguished Service Order.
The 20th Deccan Horse of Macandrew's division just prior to their attack on High Wood on 14 July
Chauvel leads his corps through Damascus on 2 October
The armoured car, with flag of truce, sent in by Macandrew to request the surrender of Aleppo on 23 October
Macandrew riding in Aleppo in 1918. To his right is his risaldar-major, Mohid Din Khan
2nd Indian Cavalry Division
The 2nd Indian Cavalry Division was a division of the British Indian Army formed at the outbreak of World War I. It served on the Western Front, being renamed as 5th Cavalry Division on 26 November 1916. In March 1918, the 5th Cavalry Division was broken up. The British and Canadian units remained in France and the Indian elements were sent to Egypt to help constitute 2nd Mounted Division.
13th Hussars horselines and bivouacs Aire, France, 25 July 1915
Battle of Bazentin Ridge, Battle of the Somme: the 20th Deccan Horse drawn up in ranks in the Carnoy Valley waiting for the opportunity to attack.
