Background
WILLIAMSON, Robert Frederick was born on April 29, 1843 in Templemore. Son of late Lieutenant-Colonel Williamson, 33rd Regiment, and Louisa, daughter of W. Devaynes.
WILLIAMSON, Robert Frederick was born on April 29, 1843 in Templemore. Son of late Lieutenant-Colonel Williamson, 33rd Regiment, and Louisa, daughter of W. Devaynes.
Studied at private school. Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Joined 23rd Fusiliers, 1861. Served Ashanti War, 1873-1874 (medal). Burmah Expedition, 1885-1886 (despatches, medal, with clasp.
Promoted Colonel); Hazara Expedition (Black Mountain), 1891. In command of 1st Brigade (despatches, clasp, Companion of the Bath). Retired 1892.
Club: County Cork, Cork.
Spouse 1883, Mabel,daughter of late Lieut.-Gen. Sir G. Chesney, K.C.B., C.S.I., C.I.E., M.P.