Background
JENNINGS, Robert Henry was born on October 13, 1852. Son of late R. Jennings, Woodlawn, Cork. Grandson of late Lieutenant T. Jennings, Royal Navy Lakeville, Cork.
JENNINGS, Robert Henry was born on October 13, 1852. Son of late R. Jennings, Woodlawn, Cork. Grandson of late Lieutenant T. Jennings, Royal Navy Lakeville, Cork.
Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Travelled much in Europe and the East. Entered R.E. 1872; Colonel, 1903. Served Afghan War, 1879-1880.
Chief Political Officer, Sir C. Macgregor’s Force Mari Expedition (despatches, medal). Chief Political Officer, Toba Column, 1882. Made exploration, Persia, Baluchistan, Helmund, 1884-1885 (thanked by Commanderin-Chief.
High approval Government of India). Army Staff till 1890. Consul to H.B. Majesty, Basra, Turkish Arabia, 1892.
Resident, Jeypore, 189S. Indore, 1899-1902; W. Rajputana States, 1903 - 5. On special duty representing His Excellency the Viceroy as host of King of Afghanistan’s eldest son during latter’s tour in India, 1904-1905.
Decorated for special services, 1904. Member Society of Arts. R.E.
Club : Junior United Service.
Spouse 1892, Bessie,daughter of late Archibald Gray and Mrs. Gray of 37 Holland Park, W. and St. Mary’s Tower, Birnam, Perthshire.