Background
COCKBURN, George was born in January 1856. Son of Admiral J. H. Cockburn.
COCKBURN, George was born in January 1856. Son of Admiral J. H. Cockburn.
Eton.
Joined Rifle Brigade, 1876. Adjutant, 1884-1889; Major, 1894. Served in India, 1889-1894.
Soudan, 1898, including Khartoum (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp). Crete, 99; Transvaal, 1899-1901 (despatches, medal 4 clasps, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel). Colonel 1904. Decorated for service in Soudan. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Rifle Brigade; retired, 1905; late commanding 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade.
Club: Naval and Military.
Cricket, racquets, shooting, etc.
Colonel.