Background
EWART, John Spencer was born on March 22, 1801. Son of late General Sir John Ewart, G.C.13.
EWART, John Spencer was born on March 22, 1801. Son of late General Sir John Ewart, G.C.13.
Studied at Marlborough College. Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Passed Staff College, 1891.
Aide-de-camp to G.O.C. Scottish District, 1898.
Military Secretary to Governor of Malta, 1893-1898. Entered Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, 1881. Major, 1898; Assistant Military Secretary, Headquarters, 1902.
Served Egypt, 1882 (medal with clasp, Khedive’s star).
Nile Exfiedition, 18S4-S5 (clasp). Soudan Frontier Field Force, lSS5-8(5(5th class Medjidie).
Soudan, 1898(despatches, brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel, British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp). South Africa 1899-1901 (despatches, Brevet Colonel, Queen's medal, 5 clasps, Kiug’s medal, 2 clasps).
C. B. 1902; Adjutant - General to Forces since 1910. Military Secretary, Headquarters, 1904-1910.
Spouse 1891, Frances,daughter of Major Platt of Dunallan, Stirlingshire.