Background
MANCE, Harry Osborne was born on October 2, 1875. Son of Sir Henry C. Mance, Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.
MANCE, Harry Osborne was born on October 2, 1875. Son of Sir Henry C. Mance, Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.
Studied at Bedford Grammar School.
Gazetted 2nd Lieutenant R.E. 1895. Lieutenant 189S; Captain 1904. Served through South African War as Stall Officer to Assistant-Director of Railways, and afterwards Deputy Assistant-Director of Railways and Doctorate.A.D.R. Armoured Trains, Kim berley lino (despatches, Queen's medal with clasp, King"s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902. Employed on construction of Baro-Kano Railway.
Club: Royal Societies.