Background
BLAIR, Arthur was born on September 2, 1869. Son of late Captain J. Blair, Central Indian Horse.
BLAIR, Arthur was born on September 2, 1869. Son of late Captain J. Blair, Central Indian Horse.
Studied at Cheltenham College. Royal Military College Sandhurst.
Gazetted King’s Own Scottish Borderers 1890. Passed Staff College, 1897. Served Soudan campaign with Egyptian army, 1898, including Atbara (medal, Egyptian medal with clasp).
South African campaign on Start (severely wounded, despatches five times, Queen’s medal, six clasps, King’s medal, two clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; King’s Own Scottish Borderers.
Club: Naval and Military.