Background
LAW, Cecil Henry was born on November 25, 1849. 3rd son of late Honourable Henry Spencer Law.
LAW, Cecil Henry was born on November 25, 1849. 3rd son of late Honourable Henry Spencer Law.
Wellington; Sandhurst.
Joined army as Ensign in 54th Regiment, 1869. Served in Afghan campaign, 1879-1880 (medal). South African campaign, relief of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Laing’s Nek, Transvaal, and Orange Colony, 1899- 1902 (despatches thrice, Companion of the Bath 1900, Queen’s medal, 5 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps).
ViceChairman Dorset Territorial Association, since 1908. Justice of the Peace Dorset; commanded Regiment District, Dorchester.
Club: Naval and Military.
Spouse 1884, Alice Caroline,daughter of late John Harvey Astell, Woodbury Hall, Sandy, Bedfordshire.