Background
EGGRTON, Charles Comyn was born on November 10, 1848.
EGGRTON, Charles Comyn was born on November 10, 1848.
Rossall; R. M.C.
Entered army, 1867;.Col. 1895; served Afghan War, 1879-1880, including battle of Candaliar (despatches, medal with clasp, bronze decoration). Murree Expedition, 1880.
Black Mountain Expedition, 1388 (despatches, medal). 1st and 2nd Miranzai Expeditions (severely wounded, despatches, Baronet Lieutenant-Colonel, D.8.0., clasp). Waziristan Field Force, 1894-1895 (despatches, Companion of the Bath, clasp).
Dorigola Expedition, commanded Indian contingent (despatches, British and Khedive’s medals). Commanded 1st Brigade, Toclii Force, 1897-1898 (despatches, medal with clasp). Waziristan, 1901-1902, in command (thanks of Government, clasp).
Commanded Expedition against Darwesh Khel Waziris, 1902-1903. Commandtd Somaliland Field Force, 1903-1904. Action or Zidhalli (medal, two clasps).
Commanding troops Madras 1904-1907. General, 1906; retired, 1907. Member of the Council of India since 1907. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1891; Colonel 23rl Cavalry Frontier Force, India; Aide-de-camp to His Majesty.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1877, Anna Wellwood (d. 1890),daughter of late J. L. Hill, W.S., Edinburgh.