Background
SPEDDING, Charles Rodney was born on April 25, 1871. Son of Benjamin H. Spedding, Doctor of Medicine, Bangor, Company Down.
SPEDDING, Charles Rodney was born on April 25, 1871. Son of Benjamin H. Spedding, Doctor of Medicine, Bangor, Company Down.
Entered army, 1893; Captain 1902. Served South Africa, 1899-1902, including action of Storm berg and relief of Wepener, with Mounted Infantry. And as Staff Officer to CoL E. C. William’s Australian Column under General Bruce Hamilton, 1901-2 (despatches twice, wounded, Queen’s medal 3 clasps, King’s medal 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Aide-de-camp to G. O.C. Intantry Brigade, Malta, 1900. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; The Royal Irish Rifles.
Spouse 1907, Constance Mildred Edith,daughter of Lieut.-Col. T. G. Cuthell, late 13th Hussars.