Background
CREWE, Charles Preston was born on January 11, 1858. Son of Captain Frearic Crewe, 17th Madras Infantry.
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Charles Preston CREWE
Charles Preston CREWE, British Colonial Secretary. Decorated for military service in South Africa, Address: Southernwood, East London, Cape Colony.; Kaffir, Basuto, and South African Wars (medals and clasps).
Education
Portsmouth, privately.
Career
Served in Cape Mounted Riflemen, 1878-1881. Kaffir, Basuto, and South African Wars (medals and clasps). Has been a member of the Cape Legislative Assembly since 1899, and now sits for East London.
Colonial Secretary, Cape Colony, 7. Secretary for Agriculture, 1907-1908. Decorated for military service in South Africa.
Connections
Spouse 1888, Helen,daughter of Joseph Orpen, M.L.A. Cape.
- Father:
- Captain Frearic Crewe
- Spouse:
- Helen
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Born
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Companion of the Bath 1900. Colonel; Honourable.
Awards
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Decorated for military service in South Africa, Address: Southernwood, East London, Cape Colony. Kaffir, Basuto, and South African Wars (medals and clasps).Decorated for military service in South Africa, Address: Southernwood, East London, Cape Colony. Kaffir, Basuto, and South African Wars (medals and clasps).