Military Career
Guest obtained a commission in 3rd Battalion of the Lancaster Fusiliers in 1892, and in the 1st Royal Dragoons in 1894. He served in the Second Boer War, South Africa, 1899–1901 (despatches, Queen’s medal 5 clasps, King’s medal 2 clasps). In 1901 he was seconded for service on the Staff, then served in India 1902–07. Upon his return to the UK he attended Staff College in 1907, and was Instructor in Cavalry School. He later served in World War I 1914–15 and 1918.
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