Background
HERAPATH, Edgar was born on May 3, 1853. Son of late Spencer Herapath, Fellow of the Geological Society, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, F. S.S., of Westwood, St. Peter's, Thanet, and 18 Upper Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, W.
HERAPATH, Edgar was born on May 3, 1853. Son of late Spencer Herapath, Fellow of the Geological Society, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, F. S.S., of Westwood, St. Peter's, Thanet, and 18 Upper Phillimore Gardens, Kensington, W.
Studied at Grammar School, Kensington, and on the Continent.
Entered army, 1875; Captain, 1884. Major, 1895; retired, 1901. Three years in 1st West India Regiment.
Exchanged into 10th Foot (Lincolns.) Regiment 1878. Served South Africa, 1900 (wounded, despatches, Queen's medal, 3 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; the Lincolnshire Regt; retired.
Club: Naval and Military.
Spouse 1885, Sophia, y.daughter of late G. H. Fletcher, J.P., of Barrow Hedges, Carshalton.