Background
LAIN SON, Alexander John was born on July 24, 1869. Son of J. A. Lainsonof Horringer House, Bury St. Edmunds.
LAIN SON, Alexander John was born on July 24, 1869. Son of J. A. Lainsonof Horringer House, Bury St. Edmunds.
Elstree; Harrow.
Entered army, 1890; Captain, 1898. Major, 1908; served Burmah, 1891-1892. South Africa, 1900 (despatches, Queen’s medal with clasp, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; 5th Battalion K.R.R.C.
Clubs: Army and Navy; East Berks Golf.
Spouse 1907, Ethel Mary, 2nddaughter of John Eardley Yerburgh of Wavendon Lodge, Bucks.