Background
HORNBY, Edmund John Phipps was born on December 31, 1857. 2nd son of Admiral of the Fleet Sir G. Phipps Hornby, G Companion of the Bath.
HORNBY, Edmund John Phipps was born on December 31, 1857. 2nd son of Admiral of the Fleet Sir G. Phipps Hornby, G Companion of the Bath.
Was Aide-de-camp to Earl Roberts, 1901-1903. Entered Royal Artillery, 1877. Major, 1895: served Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885.
South Africa, 1900 (Victoria Cross, despatches, brevet Lieutenant-Colonel).
Brigade-General commanding4th Divisional Artillery. Victoria Cross 1900.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1895, Mission Jay of Blendon Hall, Bexley.