Background
O M M ANNE Y, Albert Edward was born on October 7, 1849 in Chew Magna, Somerset. Son of late Reverend Edward A. Ommanney, Vicar of Chew Magna, Somerset, and Prebendary of Wells.
O M M ANNE Y, Albert Edward was born on October 7, 1849 in Chew Magna, Somerset. Son of late Reverend Edward A. Ommanney, Vicar of Chew Magna, Somerset, and Prebendary of Wells.
Studied at Radley College.
Gazetted Ensign, the Butts, 1869. Lieutenant, 1871; I Captain, 1878. Major, 18S5; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1896.
Colonel, 1898.
Brigadier-General Commanding! Welsh Border District, 1905. Retired, 1900; i served in Perak Expedition, 1875 - 76 (medal with clasp). Chitral Relief Force, 1895 (medal with clasp).
In command 1st Battalion the 1 Buffs on North-west Frontier, India, 1897-1898.
With Malakand Field Force, including operations in Bajour and in the Mamund country, in the Utman Kliel Column, with the Buner Field Force, including capture of the Tanga Pass (despatches twice, brevet of Colonel, clasp). Patron, Chew Magna living, Somerset. Commanding Cheshire Brigade Welsh Division, T.F.
Clubs: Naval and Military, Marylebone Cricket Club