Background
NAPIER, John Scott was born on November 13, 1848. Son of 10th Baron Napier and Ettrick.
NAPIER, John Scott was born on November 13, 1848. Son of 10th Baron Napier and Ettrick.
Entered Army (Gordon Highlanders), 1867. Captain 1880; Baronet-Major 1881. Lieutenant-Colonel 1895.
Afghanistan, 1878-1880.
Cabul, 1879 (despatches). Charasiela, 1880 (despatches).
Candaliar (despatches). Brevet-Major (medal with three clasps, bronze decoration).
Boer War, 1881; South Africa, 1899-1901 (despatches, Companion of Saint Michael and Saint George).
Stood twice for Parliament in the Conservative interest. Colonel and Inspector of Gymnasia, 1897.
Club: Naval and Military.