Background
BELL-IRVING, Andrew 4th son of late John Bell-Irving of Whitehill, Dumtriesshire.
BELL-IRVING, Andrew 4th son of late John Bell-Irving of Whitehill, Dumtriesshire.
Studied at Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh.
Entered army, 1875; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1900. Retired 1903; served Afghanistan, 1878-1880. Took part in defence of Kandahar (despatches, medal with clasp).
South Africa, 1899 -1902 (despatches twice, Queen’s medal, five clasps. King’s medal, two clasjjs, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; R.A.
Club: Army and Navy.