Background
EDWARDS, Alfred Hamilton Mackenzie was born on September 22, 1802 in Naini Tal, India. Youngest son of the late William Edwards, late Bengal Civil Service, of Craigton, Ross-shire, N.B.
EDWARDS, Alfred Hamilton Mackenzie was born on September 22, 1802 in Naini Tal, India. Youngest son of the late William Edwards, late Bengal Civil Service, of Craigton, Ross-shire, N.B.
Craigmount, Edint burgh.
Entered army through militia (3rd d Battalion Sealorth Highlanders), 27 January 1883. To appointed to 1st Dragoon Guards, promoted d Captain, 1889. Major, 1896; transferred to 5th Dragoon Guards, 1897.
Lieutenant-Colonel, 1900. Colonel, 1905. Served Hazara, 1888 (medal and clasp, mentioned in despatches). South Africa, 1899-1902.
Commanded Imperial Light Horse and “A” Division South African Constabulary (despatches, Queen’s medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, and Companion of the Bath). Commandant, Transvaal Volunteers, 1903-1905. Military Secretary to Viceroy in India, 1905.
A. Attorney - General Northern Command India, 1905-1906. M.V.0.1904; retired pay; Chief Constable Metrop. Police siuce 1906.
Spouse 1892, Kate, daughter of late John Henderson, Middlethird, Berwickshire.