Background
B R E D O N, Robert Edward was born on February 4, 1846 in Portadown, Ireland. Son of late Alexander Bredon, Doctor of Medicine, and Katherine, daughter of late Joseph Breadon, Royal Navy, Stanstead, Canada.
B R E D O N, Robert Edward was born on February 4, 1846 in Portadown, Ireland. Son of late Alexander Bredon, Doctor of Medicine, and Katherine, daughter of late Joseph Breadon, Royal Navy, Stanstead, Canada.
Studied at Royal School, Dungannon. Trinity College Dublin. Honourinan in Mathematics and Classics, Passed for Army Medical Staff (1st place), 1867.
Passed out of Netley (1st place), 1867. Master of Arts (Dublin). Bachelor of Medicine.
Master in Surgery.
Appointed 97th Regiment, 1867. Retired, 1873; joined Chinese Customs Service, 1873. Retired, 1897, and rejoined same year.
War medal and clasp (Defence of Legations), China, 1900. ; Deputy Inspector-General Imperial Maritime Customs, China, since 1898; Acting Inspector - General of Customs with rank of Provincial Lieutenant-Governor, 1908; 2nd Div. 2nd class Double Dragon of China; Officer Legion of Honour, France; Commander 1st Class of St. Olaf, Norway; 2nd Class Sacred Treasure, Japan; Grand Cross Order of St. Stanislas, Russia; 2nd Class Crown of Prussia, with star.
Club: Junior United Service.