Background
STAPLETON - COTTON, Richard Southwell George was born in 1849.
STAPLETON - COTTON, Richard Southwell George was born in 1849.
Three daughter Entered army 1868. Served Zulu War 1879 (despatches), including Ulundi (desj)atches, medal with clasp). Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885.
Unde and heir-president to 4th Viscount Combermere.
Spouse 1870, Honourable Jane Charlotte Methuen,daughter of 2nd Baron Methuen.