Background
GRUBB, Alexander H. Watkins was born on April 18, 1873 in Ceylon. Son of Lieutenant-Colonel A. Grubb, late Resident Advisor, Elsfleld House, Hollingboume, Kent.
GRUBB, Alexander H. Watkins was born on April 18, 1873 in Ceylon. Son of Lieutenant-Colonel A. Grubb, late Resident Advisor, Elsfleld House, Hollingboume, Kent.
Studied at Wellington College. Lieutenant.M.A. Woolwich.
Entered R.E., 1892; Balloon Section, Aldershot, 1894-1899. South Africa, 1899-1904 (despatches twice, Queen's medal, 6 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). War Oftice. 1905-1909.
Doctorate. 9.O. 1902; Royal Engineers. Commanding Searchlight Coy. Aldershot.
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Clubs: Army and Navy, Aeronautical.
Spouse 1908, Frances Marie,daughter of late J. Brent Cox of Kentucky, United States.A.