Background
MILLS, Herbert James was born on August 13, 1836. Son of late John Mills and Louisa Hubbard.
MILLS, Herbert James was born on August 13, 1836. Son of late John Mills and Louisa Hubbard.
Private tuition.
Served in Canada, 1869-1874. With Egyptian Expedition, 18S2-84 (despatches, medal, bronze star, 3rd class Medjidie). Soudan, as Senior Ordnance Officer, 1SS4 (despatches twice).
Assistant to Director of Artillery at War Office, 1886-1891.
Senior Ordnance Officer for Southern District, 1891-1894. Decorated: for Egyptian Campaign.