Background
COLVILLE, Arthur Edward William was born on November 20, 1857. Son of late Colonel Honourable Sir W. J. Colville, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
COLVILLE, Arthur Edward William was born on November 20, 1857. Son of late Colonel Honourable Sir W. J. Colville, Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Marlborough.
Entered army, 1875: Captain 1884. Major, 1893; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1899. Colonel, 1903; served Afghan War, 1878-1879 (medal).
Mahsood Wuzeeree Expedition, 1881. North-West Frontier, India, 1897 (medal with clasp). South Africa, 1900-1902 (Queen’s medal six clasps, King’s medal two clasps, Companion of the Bath). Late Rifle Brigade; retired.
Spouse 1883, Olivia,daughter of Lord Alfred Spencer Churchill.