Background
HEGAN, Edward was born on January 19, 1855. Son of late John Hegan, 20 Queen’s Gate, South-west.
HEGAN, Edward was born on January 19, 1855. Son of late John Hegan, 20 Queen’s Gate, South-west.
Harrow.
Entered army, 187G; Captain, 5th Dragoon Guards, 1882. Major, 1887; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1899. Brevet Colonel, 1903.
Commandant School of Auxiliary Cavalry, Aldershot, 1882-1884. Aide-de-camp to G.O.C. Western District. 1889-1890; D. Assistant-Adjutant-General, Cork, 1890-1893.
Deputy - Assistant - Quarter master-General, Tirah, 1897. Special service, South Africa, 1890- 1900. A. Attorney - General, South Africa, 1900.
Served South Africa, 1891. Tirah, 1897-1899S (despatches, medal with 2 clasps). South Africa, 1899-1900 (Queen’s medal, 3 clasps).
Education: Harrow.
Club : Naval and Military.
Spouse 1882, Sarah, o.daughter of late Lt.-Col. W. H. Goodair, J.P., of Ashton Park, Ashton-on-Ribble.