Background
COLVIN, Cecil Hodgson was born on April 30, 1858.
COLVIN, Cecil Hodgson was born on April 30, 1858.
Marlborough; Trinity College. Cambridge.
Served Nile Expedition 1884-1885 (medal with clasp, Khedive’s star). With 20th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1900-1901 (despatches, Queen’s medal, 3 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; Commanding 3rd Battalion Essex Regiment; son of Beale B. Colvin and Emma Elizabeth, d. of Daniel Britten of Kens wick, Worcester.
Club: Union.
Spouse 1888, Ida,daughter of Colonel Craigie Halkett of Cramond, Midlothian.
Colonel.