Background
HOLBECHE, Richard was born on July 6, 1850. 3rd son of late Vincent Holbeche, of Sutton Coldtield, Warwickshire.
HOLBECHE, Richard was born on July 6, 1850. 3rd son of late Vincent Holbeche, of Sutton Coldtield, Warwickshire.
Studied at Bromegrove School. Royal Military ■College, Sandhurst.
Joined the army, 1870. Served Burmah Campaign, 1886-1888 (medal with two clasps). Retired, 1890; holds medal for conspicuous service during South African War.
Member of Council and Joint Honourable Secretary of Japan Society. Honourable Life Governor of Cancer Free Hospital. Hospital for Consumption.
And several other leading charities. A Knight of Grace and Librarian of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England; Lieutenant-Colonel late of the Royal Munster Fusiliers.