Background
WODEHOUSE, Ernest Charles Forbes was born on August 5, 1871. Youngest son of late Colonel Charles Wodehouse, Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.
WODEHOUSE, Ernest Charles Forbes was born on August 5, 1871. Youngest son of late Colonel Charles Wodehouse, Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.
Studied at Wellington College.
Entered army, 1892; Adjutant, 1899-1903. Captain, 1900; Major, 1907. Served South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches, Queen's and King’s medals, 5 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. 2nd Battalion the Worcestershire Regiment.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1906, Amy Violet, 3rddaughter of late J. Swinton Isaac of Boughton Park, Worcester.