Background
BORTON, Charles Edward was born on June 3, 1857. Youngest son of late General Sir Arthur Barton, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George. M, Amy Louisa, youngest daughter of late Richard Cotton Lewin, l.C.S.
Career
Entered army, 1878; Captain 1885. Major 1896; Lieutenant-Colonel 1901. Served Afghan War, 1879-1880 (medal with clasp).
Burmese Expedition, 1887-1889 (medal with clasp). South Africa, 1900-1902 (despatches, Companion of the Bath). Late commanding 2nd Norfolk Regiment; retired.