Background
Smith-REWSE, Henry Whistler was born in 1850. Son of Thomas Whistler of Glenrock, Sydney, New South Wales.
Smith-REWSE, Henry Whistler was born in 1850. Son of Thomas Whistler of Glenrock, Sydney, New South Wales.
Studied at Tonbridge School. Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Entered Royal Engineers, 1871. Served Afghan War as Superintendent of Signalling, 1878 - 80 (despatches, brevet of Major). Suakin Expedition as Brigade Major, R.E. 1885 (despatches).
Assistant Instructor School of Military Engineering, 1883-1884.
Instructor, 18S8-93; Assistant Inspector-General Fortifications, Army Headquarters, 1897-1899. Assistant Commandant, School of Military Engineering, 1902-1905.
Secretary Devon Territorial Force Association. Assumed by Royal Licence, 1889, the additional surname of Rewse.
Late Commandant School of Military Engineering.