Background
COLLEN, Edwin Henry Ethelbert was born on May 6, 1875. Son of Sir Edwin Collen.
COLLEN, Edwin Henry Ethelbert was born on May 6, 1875. Son of Sir Edwin Collen.
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Entered army, 1895; served North-West Frontier, India, 1897-1898 (despatches, medal with two clasps). South Africa, 1899 -1900 (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, medal with four clasps). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900.
Royal Garrison Artillery.
Spouse 1906, Constance Mary, daughter of C. J. Cater Scott.