Education
Studied at private school. Royal Marines Academy, Woolwich.
Studied at private school. Royal Marines Academy, Woolwich.
Joined Royal Engineers, 1890. Served in Dongola Expedition, 1896, with Indian contingent (Khedives medal and English medal). Served with Tirah Expedition, 1897-1898.
In charge of Sirmur Imperial Service Sappers. Present at capture Dargai Heights, capture of Sampagha Pass and capture of Arhanga Pass, and operations in Bara Valley, 1897 (despatches, medal and two clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Passed Staff College, 1902.
Assistant Secretary (Military) to Committee of Imperial Defence, 1904. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1898; Captain R.E.; Secretary to the Colonial Defence Committee; 359.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1903, Elsie, 3rddaughter of G. Rodie Thompson of Lynwood, Ascot.
Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1909. Captain.