Background
CHARRINGTON, Commander Eric was born on April 30, 1872. Youngest son of late Spencer Cliarrington, Member of Parliament.
CHARRINGTON, Commander Eric was born on April 30, 1872. Youngest son of late Spencer Cliarrington, Member of Parliament.
Brighton; Portsmouth. Obtained 4 First Classes at College as Sub-Lieutenant.
Entered Navy, 1885. Served Zanzibar, 1896. Benin, 1897 (medal, clasp).
China, 1900(medal, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). With storming party, capture of Taku Forts. Relief of and operations round Tientsin.
Decorated for services in attack and capture of Taku Forts. Royal Navy Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900.
Club : Junior United Service.
Spouse 1905,Rose Evelyn, y.daughter of Lt.-Col. St. J. Daubeney.