Background
CARR, Edward Elliott was born on May 31, 1854. Son of J. K. Carr, Doctor of Medicine.
CARR, Edward Elliott was born on May 31, 1854. Son of J. K. Carr, Doctor of Medicine.
Tutors.
Entered Army, 1873; Captain, 1883. Major, 1891; Lieutenant-Colonel 1898. Employed on Staff North-east District, 1893-1896.
Served in Tirah Campaign, 1897 (medal with two clasps). South African Campaign, 1899-1901. With General Sir R. Buller’s army till Relief of Ladysmith (despatches, Queen’s medal, four clasps, King’s medal, two clasps).
Decorated for service in the field. Colonel in charge of Records, Lowland Group of Regimental Districts, Scotland; retired, 1909.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1883, Rosa Elizabeth, daughter of Revr.