Background
HANFORD, John Compton was born on July 22, 1849. Son of William Hanford Flood, and Frances, daughter of Charles Edward Hanford, of Woollas Hall, Pershore, Worcestershire.
HANFORD, John Compton was born on July 22, 1849. Son of William Hanford Flood, and Frances, daughter of Charles Edward Hanford, of Woollas Hall, Pershore, Worcestershire.
Eton; Trinity College Cambridge. Bachelor of Arts 1871.
Joined 19th Hussars, 1873. Served with 19th Hussars in Egyptian War of 1882, present in action of Kassassin, 9th September. At the Battle of Tel-el - Kebir (despatches, Brevet of Major, medal with clasp, 4th class of Medjidie and Khedive’s star).
Served in Soudan Campaign of 1884 with 19th Hussars, present at engagements of El-Teb and Tamai (4th class of Osmanieh, two clasps). Nile Expedition of 1884-1885, present at action of Kerbekan (despatches, Brevet of Lieutenant- Colonel, two clasps). Retired, 1906; late Assistant Inspector of Remounts, Ireland.
Clubs: Naval and Military, Cavalry; Kildare Street, Dublin.