Background
LAWRIE, Charles Edward was born in December 1864. Youngest son of late Andrew Lawrie of Mount Mascal, Bexley, Kent, and 1 Chesham Place London, and Eleanor, daughter of late Reverend E. Johnson.
LAWRIE, Charles Edward was born in December 1864. Youngest son of late Andrew Lawrie of Mount Mascal, Bexley, Kent, and 1 Chesham Place London, and Eleanor, daughter of late Reverend E. Johnson.
Cheain; Eton; Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Joined Royal Artillery, 1884. Promoted Captain, 1893. ‘Major, 1900; employed with Bechuanaland Border Police Force, 1889-1892.
Special service Lagos Jebu Expedition (medal and clasp, despatches), wounded slightly. Expedition to Dongola (despatches, Brevet of Major, Khedive’s medal, 2 clasps), 1890. Operation Sudan (clasps), 1897.
Battle and cavalry reconnaissance of Atbara (clasj, 4th class Osmanie). Battle of Omdurrnan (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order clasp, Sudan medal). Employed ’ with Egyptian Army, 13 October 1893 to 1899.
Served South Africa, 1899- 1900 (despatches, medal, three clasps). S.0.1898; Royal Artillery.
Clubs: Naval ami Military, Sports; Royal Victoria Yacht, Hyde.