Background
BELL, Matthew Gerald Edward was born on July 24, 1871. Son of Captain M. J. Bell, son of Matthew Bell of Bourne Park and Kathleen Matilda, daughter of John Reilly and Augusta, daughter of 1st Lord St. Leonards.
BELL, Matthew Gerald Edward was born on July 24, 1871. Son of Captain M. J. Bell, son of Matthew Bell of Bourne Park and Kathleen Matilda, daughter of John Reilly and Augusta, daughter of 1st Lord St. Leonards.
Eton.
Joined Rifle Brigade, 1893. Served Indian Frontier, Tochi Valley, Signalling Officer 1st Brigade (medal and clasp). Somaliland Field Force (despatches, medal and clasp).
Retired from regular army, 1909. Captain Special Reserve, 6th Battalion Rifle Brigade.
Clubs: Marlborough, Hnrlingliam, Princes Racquet; St. Georges, Sandwich.
Shooting, cricket, tennis, golf.
Captain.