Background
CONNOLLY, Benjamin Bloom field was born on September 10, 1845. 8. of Reverend J. C. Connolly, late chaplain, R. N., and Vicar of Brook, Norwich.
CONNOLLY, Benjamin Bloom field was born on September 10, 1845. 8. of Reverend J. C. Connolly, late chaplain, R. N., and Vicar of Brook, Norwich.
Studied at Merchant Taylors’ School. Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Doctor of Medicine, formerly Tancred Student in Physic). Guy’s Hospital, London.
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. Colonel, Army Medical Staff. Served Franco - German War, 1870-1871 (German war medal).
Against Jowaki Afreedees, 1877-1878 (medal and clasp). Zulu War (medal); Egyptian War, Tel-elKebir (medal and clasp promoted). Eastern Soudan, El Teb, Tamai (despatches, clasp, 4th class Osmanieh).
Nile Expedition, 1884-1885, Commander of Camel Bearer Company, and present attack on wounded convoy (despatches twice, clasp). Promoted colonel for services rendered during operations in South Africa, 1899-1902. Physician.
Spouse 1881, Olivia Frances, 2nddaughter of late William Potts, J.P., of New Court, Athlone.
Companion of the Bath 1900. Colonel.