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Later, in the _Court Journal_, October 28, 1876, we read:
"Colonel MacIver, who a few years ago was very well known in
military circles in Dublin, now is making his mark with the
Servian army. In the war against the Turks, he commands about
one thousand Russo-Servian cavalry."
He was next to receive the following honors:
"Colonel MacIver has been appointed commander of the cavalry of
the Servian armies on the Morava and Timok, and has received the
Cross of the Takovo Order from General Tchemaieff for gallant
conduct in the field, and the gold medal for valor."
Later we learn from the _Daily News_:
"Mr. Lewis Farley, Secretary of the 'League in Aid of Christians of
Turkey,' has received the following letter, dated Belgrade, October
10, 1876:
"'DEAR SIR: In reference to the embroidered banner so kindly
worked by an English lady and forwarded by the League to
Colonel MacIver, I have great pleasure in conveying to you the
following particulars. On Sunday morning, the flag having been
previously consecrated by the archbishop, was conducted by a
guard of honor to the palace, and Colonel MacIver, in the presence
of Prince Milan and a numerous suite, in the name and on behalf
of yourself and the fair donor, delivered it into the hands of the
Princess Natalie. The gallant Colonel wore upon this occasion his
full uniform as brigade commander and chief of cavalry of the
Servian army, and bore upon his breast the 'Gold Cross of Takovo'
which he received after the battles of the 28th and 30th of
September, in recognition of the heroism and bravery he displayed
upon these eventful days.
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