Background
PINE-COFFIN, John Edward was born on December 24, 1866.
PINE-COFFIN, John Edward was born on December 24, 1866.
Eton; Cambridge.
Entered army, 1888; Captain, 1898. Served South Africa, commanding Mobile Column (despatches, Brevet-Major, Queen's medal, 2 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Appointed to command Mounted Infantry, Egypt, served fonr years, 1904-1908.
Commanded 2ud Battalion L.N. Lancashire Regiment, Mauritius, 1908-1909.
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. North Lancashire Regiment. East. son of John Richard Pine-Coffin, Justice of the Peace and Doctorate.L., of Portledge (daughter
1890),and Matilda, y. daughter of William Speke, of Jordans, Somerset.
Spouse 1894, Louisa Gertrude Douglas, y.daughter of John Barre Beresford, Justice of the Peace and Doctorate.L., of Learmount and Ashbrook, Company Londonderry.