Background
HOLFORD, Chas. Frederick was born on September 2, 1879. Son of Tlios. and Margaret Holford of Castle Hill, Dorchester.
HOLFORD, Chas. Frederick was born on September 2, 1879. Son of Tlios. and Margaret Holford of Castle Hill, Dorchester.
Rugby.
Commissioned 1898,14th By. Royal Field Artillery. Served South Africa, 1899-1902 (dangerously wounded, despatches thrice, Queen's medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Prisoner of war, 15 December 1899 (Colenso) till 5 June 1900.
Doctorate.S.0.1902; Lieutenant R.H. A.
Spouse 1905, Ursula Isabel,daughter of R. Cecil Corbett of Stableford, near Bridgnorth.