Background
BORRETT, Herbert Charles was born on September 23, 1841 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Youngest son of Thomas Borrett of Cransford Hall, Suffolk.
BORRETT, Herbert Charles was born on September 23, 1841 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Youngest son of Thomas Borrett of Cransford Hall, Suffolk.
Studied at Radley College.
Ensign 4th Foot, 1858. Adjutant, 1869 and 1870. Colonel, 1885; commanded 49th Royal Berkshire Regimental District, 1890-1895.
Assistant-Adjutant-General for Recruiting, Headquarters Staff, 1895-1898. Major-General, 1898; Inspector-General of Recruiting, Headquarters Staff, 1899-1903. Served with the 4th Foot throughout the Abyssinian Expedition, 1869-1878.
Present at action of Arogee and capture of Magdala (medal).
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1867, Annie, daughter of Major John Bennett, 1st Bombay Fusiliers.
Companion of the Bath 1902. Major-General.