Background
ALTHAM, Edward A. was born on April 13, 1856 in Wilton, Somerset. 2nd son of Major W. S. Altham, late 83rd Foot, of Timbercombe, Bridgwater, and Henrietta, daughter of Mr. MoultonBarrett of Hope End, Herefordshire.
ALTHAM, Edward A. was born on April 13, 1856 in Wilton, Somerset. 2nd son of Major W. S. Altham, late 83rd Foot, of Timbercombe, Bridgwater, and Henrietta, daughter of Mr. MoultonBarrett of Hope End, Herefordshire.
Winchester; Christ Church, Oxford.
Entered army, 1876 (The Royal Scots). Captain, 1885; Major, 1895. Lieutenant - Colonel, half-pay, 1900.
Substantive Colonel, 1903.
Served Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885. South Africa, 1899-1900, as Assistant-Adjutant-General for Intelligence (despatches twice, medal with four clasps, promoted Lieutenant-Colonel). Brigade-General in charge Administration, Northern Command.
3rd class Order Sacred Treasure (Japan), 1904. Late General Staff.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1880, Georgina Emily,daughter of West. Macpherson Nicol of Inverness.