Background
KARSLAKE, Henry was born on February 10, 1879. Son of Lewis Karslake.
KARSLAKE, Henry was born on February 10, 1879. Son of Lewis Karslake.
Harrow; Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Joined 10th Company W.D. Royal Garrison Artillery, 189S. Joined 83rd Field Battery, 1899. Posted to T. Battery R.H.A., 1901.
Posted on promotion to 100th Battery R.F. A., 1906. Served South Africa, 1900- 1902 (despatches twice, Queen’s medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902; Captain Royal Field Artillery; officer of a company of Gentleman Cadets since 1907.
Club: Savile.
Spouse 1905, Florence Clare,daughter of Vice-Ad in.