Background
CASTILLA, J. de was born in Scotland, December 22. Son of Henry de Castilla.
CASTILLA, J. de was born in Scotland, December 22. Son of Henry de Castilla.
Aberdeen.
Served articles as Civil Engineer. Proceeded to Western Australia, 1SS6, where practised profession. Joined Civil Service 1891.
Lieutenant, in West Australian Mounted Infantry (2nd contingent) for South Africa, 1899.
Captain West Australia Field Artillery, 1901 (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Queen's medal 5 clasps, King’s medal 2 clasps). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. Resident Magistrate, Senekal, O.F.S.