Background
BLAKENEY, Robert Byron Drury was born on April 18, 1872. Son of William Blakeney, Royal Navy, of Hillsborough, Westward House
BLAKENEY, Robert Byron Drury was born on April 18, 1872. Son of William Blakeney, Royal Navy, of Hillsborough, Westward House
One daughter Entered army, 1891. Lieutenant 1894; served Dongola Expeditionary Force, 1896 (despatches, 4th class Medjidie, British medal, Khedive’s medal with 2 clasps). Also in operations, 1897 (clasp).
Expedition, 1898, including battle of Khartoum (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, clasp).
South African War, 1900-1901, commanding 3rd Balloon Section, and Assistant Director of Railways, Louren^o Marquez (medal, 4 clasps). Medjidie 3rd class, 1903.
Osmanieh 3rd class, 1905. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order.
Deputy General Manager, Egyptian State Railways, since 1906.
Spouse 1903, Dorothy,daughter of late Major Nelson Ellis, 101st Munster Fusiliers.