Note 3 — Chapter I · THE FIRST BATTALION GOES TO WAR
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Julian Hasler recovered from his wounds, rejoined the battalion in December and was given command of the 11th Brigade in February, 1915. He was unhappily killed on the 26th April, 1915. His fine fighting qualities ensured his success as a soldier, whilst his great personal charm secured him many more firm friends than most of us can claim; his death was deeply mourned not only by the regiment, but throughout the army.
Born on the 16th October, 1868, he joined the Buffs in 1888. He saw service in Chitral (1895), N.W. Frontier (Malakand, etc., 1897–8), South African War (1899–1902; brevet major), N. Nigeria (1903, Kano-Sokoto campaign), N. Nigeria (1906; in command; brevet lieutenant-colonel). He was promoted brevet-colonel 11th January, 1910.