Background
BROOK, Charles: commanding Yorks Dragoons was born on November 3, 1866. 2nd son of E. Brook of Meltham, Hoddam Castle, Dumfriesshire, and Kinmount, Dumfriesshire.
BROOK, Charles: commanding Yorks Dragoons was born on November 3, 1866. 2nd son of E. Brook of Meltham, Hoddam Castle, Dumfriesshire, and Kinmount, Dumfriesshire.
Mr. Hawtrey’s, Slough; Radley College. Went into business at Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, on leaving school, and is a Director of Jonas Brook and Bros., Ltd.
Joined the 2nd West York Yeo. Cavalry, and on that regiment being disbanded was transferred to the Yorks Dragoons. Served South Africa, 1900 (despatches).
Was down for High Sheriff of Yorkshire, 190S, but excused on taking command, Yorks Dragoons. I.Y. since 1908; Justice of the Peace West Riding and Dumfriesshire; Dumfriesshire.
Clubs: Boodles’, Cavalry, Junior Carlton; Yorkshire, York.