Background
HOME, Robert Elton was born on May 29, 1869. Son of late Colonel Robert Home, Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.
HOME, Robert Elton was born on May 29, 1869. Son of late Colonel Robert Home, Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire.
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Entered army, 1888; Captain, 1898. Major 1908; served Waziristan Expedition, 1894-1895 (medal with clasp). Punjab, 1897-1898 (medal with clasp).
South Africa, 1899-1902 (despatches thrice, medal with 5 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902. Royal Garrison Artillery.
Spouse 1904, Delphine, y.daughter of late West. J. Etheridge.