On the dark page of the Afghan war the name of "Mackeson" shines brightly out; the frontier was his post, and the future his field.

The defiles of the Khyber and the peaks of the Black Mountain alike witness his exploits.

Death still found him in front.

Unconquered enemies felt safer when he fell.

His own Government thus mourn the fall.
'The reputation of Lieutenant-Colonel Mackeson as a soldier is known to and honoured by all.