Background
HEYGATE, Robert Henry Gage was born on July 25, 1859. 2nd son of Sir Frederick W. Heygate, 2nd Baronet of Bellarena.
HEYGATE, Robert Henry Gage was born on July 25, 1859. 2nd son of Sir Frederick W. Heygate, 2nd Baronet of Bellarena.
Eton; Sandhurst.
Entered army, 1878; Major 1896. Employed on staff Egyptian Army, 1893-1898. Served Egyptian Campaign, 1896-1898 (despatches).
Dongola Campaign, 1896, including engagement at Firket (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Khedive’s medal, two clasps). In operations, 1897-1898 (British medal, 4th class Osmanieh, clasp). South AJrica, 1899-1900 (wounded, Colenso, despatches, Queen’s medal, 2 clasps).
Retired 1909. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, late Lieutenant - Colonel commanding 1st Border Regiment.
Club: Naval and Military.