Background
EGERTON, George le Clerc was born on October 17, 1852.
EGERTON, George le Clerc was born on October 17, 1852.
One d. Entered Navy, 1866. Captain, 1893; served Arctic Expedition, 1875-76 (Arctic medal). Naval Attach^ to Europe, 1893.
Served Naval Brigade, Mombasa, 1895 (medal, despatches). Present at bombardment and capture of Sultan of Zanzibar’s Palace, 1896 (despatches). Benin Expedition, 1897 (despatches, Companion of the Bath, clasp).
Naval Aide-de-camp to His (or Her) Majesty, 1905. 2nd in command Atlantic Fleet, 1906-7. Royal Navy; Commander-in-Chief Cape of Good Hope since 190S.
Spouse 1882, Frances,daughter of late Murray Gladstone.