Background
JELF, Richard Henry was born on February 2, 1844 in Oxford. 3rd and youngest son of late Reverend Doctor Jelf, Principal of King’s College, London, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford.
JELF, Richard Henry was born on February 2, 1844 in Oxford. 3rd and youngest son of late Reverend Doctor Jelf, Principal of King’s College, London, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford.
Eton; King’s College, London (Fellow). Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Entered R.E. 1865; Captain, 1878. Major and Brev Lieutenant-Colonel, 1885. Colonel, 1889; retired 1901.
Recalled to employment as temporary Major-General same year. Served Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885, as Director of Military Telegraphs (honourably mentioned, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel). Chairman of Sanitary Commissioners, Gibraltar, 1893-1897 (Companion of St. Michael and St. George).
Commanding Royal Engineers, Eastern District, 1897-1901. Governor and Commandant Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, 1901-1904. Justice of the Peace Derbyshire. Justice of the Peace.
Club: Junior United Sendee.