Background
SWETTENHAM, George Kilner was born on June 7, 1866.
SWETTENHAM, George Kilner was born on June 7, 1866.
Cheltenham.
Entered army,1886; Captain, 1896. Served in South Africa, 1899 - 1901. Actions at Colenso, Pieters Hill, Tugela Heights, Monte Christo, Relief of Ladysmith, under Sir R. Buller.
Also the operations in Cape Colony leading up to the Relief of Mafeking, including the action at Rooidam under Sir A. Hunter. Also operations in Eastern Transvaal subsequent to the occupation of Pretoria, including the actions at Witpoort and Oliphantsfoutein. (despatches, medal and six clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900;retired 1900; son of George i Fletcher Swettenliam of South Lodge, East- ! bourne.
Spouse 1904, Catherine Anne j Eleanor, o.daughter of late Very Rev. Augustine Fitzj Gerald, Dean of Armagh.