"Charles Sandes was a Sergeant-Major at the Cavalry Depot when he was appointed Riding-Master of the 10th Hussars, on September 5 1873, vice David Walsh, deceased."
"On November 23, 1877, he was appointed Lieutenant vice E.Cunard, deceased (again !)."
"He was appointed Adjutant of the Regiment on January 22, 1878, vice Cavendish (promoted - and not deceased this time)."
