Background
PHAYRE, Arthur was born on February 23, 1856. Son of General Sir Robert Phayre, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath.
PHAYRE, Arthur was born on February 23, 1856. Son of General Sir Robert Phayre, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath.
Studied at Cheltenham College. Jesus College, Cambridge.
Entered army, Devon Regiment, 1878. Joined 3rd Bombay Cavalry, 18S1. Captain 1889; Major, 1898.
Lieutenant-Colonel 1904.
Colonel 1904; Aide-de-camp to Governor of Bombay, 18S5-90. Assistant-Adjutant-General India, 1904.
Served Afghan War, 1878-1880 (medal). China, 1900; in command 3rd Bombay Cavalry (despatches, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, medal).
South Africa, 1902 (Queen's medal).
Commanded Meerut Cavalry Brigade from 1904-1907. Commanding Sialkot Brigade since 1908.