Background
Reginald was born on October 16, 1880, in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Charlotte Fredrika Bell and E. R. Bate - “The Solicitor” to the G.P.O. (General Post Office) Ireland.
Reginald was born on October 16, 1880, in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Charlotte Fredrika Bell and E. R. Bate - “The Solicitor” to the G.P.O. (General Post Office) Ireland.
College School, Kingstown, Ireland. Eastman's R. N. Academy, Fareham, Hampshire, England.
War service - with the Irish Horse in South Africa (medal and clasps).
Joined Royal Navy in June 1894, Served in China, Japan, Mediterranean, Atlantic, etc.
Resigned and joined Army for War service in South Africa.
Volunteer Corps Service - Transvaal Horse Artillery Volunteers.
Worked with The North China Daily Mail, Tientsin and Daily Mail, London.
Reginald married to M.V.S. Maclear on 7th of June, 1905.