Background
HARRISON, Robert Arthur Gwynne was born on January 11, 1855. 2nd son of late Reverend C. R. Harrison, Bachelor of Civil Law, Vicar of North Curry, Somersets.
HARRISON, Robert Arthur Gwynne was born on January 11, 1855. 2nd son of late Reverend C. R. Harrison, Bachelor of Civil Law, Vicar of North Curry, Somersets.
Studied at Clifton College. Royal Military Academy, Woolwich Entered army, 1875.
Lieutenant-Colonel 1900. Served South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches thrice, Queen's medal, 5 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of Saint Michael and Saint George). Resident Advisor; commanded 4th Brigade Dn.
Royal Field Artillery.
Club: Naval and Military.
Spouse 1885, Alice, daughter of late J.W. Yardiey, Chesterfield Lodge, Lichfield.