Background
ELDERTON, Commander Ferdinand Halford was born on January 25, 1865. Son of late Captain E. H. P. Elderton, 26th Cameronians.
ELDERTON, Commander Ferdinand Halford was born on January 25, 1865. Son of late Captain E. H. P. Elderton, 26th Cameronians.
Studied at Leamington College.
Served Suakim, 1885 (medal with clasp, Khedive’s star). As Lieutenant commanded the Royal Indian Marine river gunboat Pagan in Upper Burma Expedition, 1892-1893 (medal and clasp for Chin Hills). China, 1900-1901; was Senior and Principal Marine Transport Officer (despatches twice, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, medal, and clasp relief of Pekin). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; Royal Indian Marine; retired.
Spouse 1901, Ada Alice, 4.daughter of A. M. Eckford, Chilu, China.