Background
SMYTH, Robert Napier was born on June 26, 1868. Son of late General J. H. Smyth, Companion of the Bath, of Frimhurst.
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Robert Napier SMYTH
Deputy-Assistant-Adjutant-General
Robert Napier SMYTH, British Deputy-Assistant-Adjutant-General. Served Soudan, 1898, including Khartoum (despatches, British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp); South Africa, 1899-1900, with 13th Hussars (despatches five times, Queen’s medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Brevet Major, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).
Education
Wellington. Entered army, 1890.
Career
Captain, 1899; Brevet Major, 1900. Served Soudan, 1898, including Khartoum (despatches, British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp). Deputy-Assistant-Adjutant-General Intelligence, 1900-1902.
South Africa, 1899-1900, with 13th Hussars (despatches five times, Queen’s medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Brevet Major, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902; 21st Lancers.
Membership
Clubs: Naval and Military, Cavalry.
Connections
- Father:
- General J. H. Smyth
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Born
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Major.
Awards
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Served Soudan, 1898, including Khartoum (despatches, British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp). South Africa, 1899-1900, with 13th Hussars (despatches five times, Queen’s medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Brevet Major, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).Served Soudan, 1898, including Khartoum (despatches, British medal, Khedive’s medal with clasp). South Africa, 1899-1900, with 13th Hussars (despatches five times, Queen’s medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Brevet Major, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order).