Background
LAYTON, Edward was born on November 27, 1857.
LAYTON, Edward was born on November 27, 1857.
Joinod army, 1877; 2nd Lieutenant Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 1887. Captain South Staffordshire Regiment 1894. Adjutant, 1899-1901; Major West. Yorkshire Regiment 1901.
Served South Africa, 1900-1902 (despatches, Queen's medal with 3 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. Late the West Yorkshire Regiment. Retired; formerly Acting Deputy - Assistant - Quarter master-General, Natal, and Staff Captain, Middelburg Substitute
District, Transvaal.
Spouse 1884, Jane Elizabeth, daughter of late J. Clexton, Queen's County.