Soldier, sportsman and public servant Sir Lancelot Rolleston was one of Nottinghamshire's most distinguished figures for more than 90 years.
He first donned the uniform of the South Notts Yeomanry Cavalry in 1868 and rose to become honorary colonel by 1896.
In 1900, he led the 3rd Regiment of Imperial Yeomanry against the Boers and while attempting to rescue 500 British prisoners.
During the charge, he was shot, the bullet breaking his arm before exiting through the side of his body.
Sir Lancelot's wife, Lady Maud Rolleston, who was in South Africa helping to establish a convalescent home for soldiers, rushed to the front to care for her husband until he was invalided home.
But Sir Lancelot returned to duty, resuming command of the regiment and by the time he retired in 1912, was among the most decorated of local soldiers.
His awards included the Order of the Bath, Distinguished Service Order, plus several campaign and other medals. They were bought after his death by the South Notts Hussars museum, where they are on display, along with a magnificent portrait in oils.
Away from the army, he held many offices, including Deputy Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff, and chairman of Notts County Council and Notts Quarter Sessions.
He was also county commissioner for Boy Scouts for 31 years.
At a Notts scouts council meeting in 1940, Sir Lancelot finally retired from the position. He was 93.
The Duke of Portland said: "I believe he is the oldest scout in the world, and the best. A most loyal heart-and-soul supporter of the movement."
During a remarkable life, Sir Lancelot Rolleston served as Deputy Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Notts, chairman of the county council and the Notts Quarter Sessions.
Lancelot Rolleston died at his home, Watnall Hall, in 1941.