Background
GORDON-Smith, Richard was born on April 20, 1858. Son of late John Bridson Smith and Elizabeth Anne, daughter of late George Lawrence of Moreton Court, Herefordshire, and great-grandson of James Gordon-Smith of the Manor of Poultoncum-Seacombe, Cheshire.
Education
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Career
Entered Royal South Lincoln Militia, 1877. Resigned, 1879; rest of life spent big game hunting, travel, and sport. Holds 4th Class Order of Rising Sun, Japan.
Membership
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Clubs: Arthur’s, Hurlingliam, Raleigh, Royal Albert Yacht.