Background
BRAKE, Herbert Edward John was born on February 9, 1866 in Melksham, Wiltshire. Son of SurgeonGeneral Brake, Indian Medical Service.
BRAKE, Herbert Edward John was born on February 9, 1866 in Melksham, Wiltshire. Son of SurgeonGeneral Brake, Indian Medical Service.
Westward Ho.
Joined Royal Artillery, 1886. Captain, 1896; served India, Punjab Frontier, 1887 - 1896. Central Africa, 1898 (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, medal).
Ashanti, 1900 (despatches, Baronet Major). Gambia, 1901; in command of expedition (Companion of the Bath). Raised the 2nd Battalion King’s African Rilies and commanded it 1899-1902.
Commandant of Local Forces and Inspector-General of Constabulary, Trinidad and Tobago, 1902-1907. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1899; Royal Artillery.
Club: United Service.
Companion of the Bath 1901. Major.