Education
Eton; Christ Church, Oxford.
Eton; Christ Church, Oxford.
Entered army, 1878; Captain, 1890. Major, 1896; served Zulu War’ 1879 (medal with clasp). Nile, 1884-S5 (medal two clasps, Khedive’s star).
South Africa, 1899- 1902, including operations in Orange River Colony and actions at Biddulphsberg and Wittebergen (despatches twice, Queen's medal three clasps, King’s medal two clasps, Companion of the Bath, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. -.1910; Justice of the Peace, Doctorate.L. Midlothian. Commanding Grenadier Guards 1908-1910.
Clubs: Guards’, Carlton, Travellers’.
Spouse 1889,Lady Susan Lygon, 2nddaughter of 6th Earl Beauchamp.