Background
BOILEAU, Frank Ridley Farrer: was born on November 29, 1867. Son of Colonel F. W. Boileau, Companion of the Bath, and Mrs. Boileau, of Camberley.
BOILEAU, Frank Ridley Farrer: was born on November 29, 1867. Son of Colonel F. W. Boileau, Companion of the Bath, and Mrs. Boileau, of Camberley.
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Joined Royal Engineers as 2nd Lieut. 1887. Served in India, 1889-1896.
Afterwards in Central Africa as Assistant Commissioner Anglo-German Boundary Commission. South African War. Passed Staff College.
D.A.A. G. at War Office, 1902-1905. Professor, Staff College, Quetta, India, 1906-1910. General Staff 3rd Division.
Club: Naval and Military.
Spouse 1902, Mary Aurora,daughter of Rev. Subdean Tudor of Exeter.