Background
BRAY, Claude Arthur was born on December 31, 1858 in Pyrgo. Son of late J. Bray, formerly of Pyrgo Park, Havering, Essex, the pioneer of Indian railways.
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Claude Arthur BRAY
Claude Arthur BRAY, British Captain. Decorated for services as District Paymaster, Cape Town, in South African war; served Afghan war, 1880 (medal).
Education
Winchester; Sandhurst.
Career
Joined the 30th Regiment (now 1st East Lancashire Regiment), 1878. Captain, 1885; joined Army Pay Department, 1891. Served Afghan war, 1880 (medal).
South African war, 1899-1901 (medal and two clasps). Decorated for services as District Paymaster, Cape Town, in South African war. ; Command Paymaster, Southern Command, Salisbury.
Connections
Spouse 1890, Mabel Kingsley, o.daughter of late James Haselwood Parr, Mont le Grand, Heavitree, Exeter.
- Father:
- J. Bray
- Spouse:
- Mabel Kingsley
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1900. Colonel.
Awards
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Decorated for services as District Paymaster, Cape Town, in South African war. Served Afghan war, 1880 (medal).Decorated for services as District Paymaster, Cape Town, in South African war. Served Afghan war, 1880 (medal).