Background
DAUNT, Richard Algernon Craigie was born on October 1, 1872. Son of late Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Daunt, County Cork.
DAUNT, Richard Algernon Craigie was born on October 1, 1872. Son of late Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Daunt, County Cork.
Studied at Haileybury College.
Joined, 1894; served with 2nd R. I. Rifles, Malta, India, Ireland, and South Africa. Appointed Divisional Signalling Officer 3rd Division S.A.F. Force, 1900 (despatches, Queen’s medal, 3 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Fellow Royal Astronomical Society. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, 1900; Royal Irish Rifles.
Spouse 1903, Feroze,daughter of late Capt. H. J. Cooper.