Reference: Hussards Photos - Charles Sandes

Lieutenant Sandes, Adjutant

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).

He will sail back to England (along with Paymaster Murphy) on board the Serapis, reaching Portsmouth in May 1882. On January 23 1883, Charles Sandes will be promoted to Captain into the 6th Dragoons. He will be seconded on June 26, same year.
It seems that Charles Sandes will join the Army Pay Department in 1883. In 1886 he will sail back to India with that appointment. He will be granted the honorary rank of Major on February 26 1893 (by that time he will be back to Aldershott). On February 15 1898 Paymaster and Hon. Major Charles Sandes will be appointed Staff Paymaster. He will be replaced in that position on July 26 1901, but retained as Supernumerary to the establishment (under the provisions of Article 473, Royal Warrant , Oct.26, 1900 for those interested).
He will be placed on retired pay in October 1903, now a honorary Lieutenant-Colonel.