He was appointed second in cowmand of the Corps in April, 1912, and subsequent to Col. Bray's departure, was appointed Commandant, thi§, on March 22, 1915. While holding this position he was given the King's commission, with seniority dating from' March 22, 1915.
The Municipal Council commission as Major, which was renewed and gazetted on November 21, 1912, and lapsed on March 22, 1915, was re-issued with effect from May 26, 1920. until January 921, from which date his commission as Lieut.-Col. and likewise his resignation date.
The work which Major Trueman did as Commandant during the war is fresh in the minds of most of the residents of Shanghai who were gratified to see recognition of it by His Majesty's Government through the award of the Order of the British Empire. Major Trueman. to give him the rank he then held. handed over the command to Col. Marr Johnson ¢.M.G.. D.S.0.. on May 95 last, and as stated he now retires with the well deserved rank of Lieut.-Colonel.
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