Background
FRENCH, Arthur was born on August 20, 1840 in Chester. Son of Major E. F. French, 82nd and 22nd Regts.
FRENCH, Arthur was born on August 20, 1840 in Chester. Son of Major E. F. French, 82nd and 22nd Regts.
Fairfield, nr. Manchester. Brindley’s Collegiate School, Leamington.
Joined Royal Marine Artillery, 1858. Served in His (or Her) Majesty Ships “Diadem,” “Nile,” “Valiant,” “Revenge," “Zealous,” “ Lord Warden,” “ Hercules,” and “ Minotaur ”. Served with Egyptian Expedition, 1882 (despatches, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, medal, bronze star, Companion of the Bath, and Jubilee medal).
Was Aide-de-camp to Her Majesty, 1888-1893. Decorated for Egyptian Expedition, 1882. Royal Marine Artillery; retired.
Spouse 1875, Mary Julia Eveleigh,daughter of Capt. Belson, Royal Engineers.