Background
POPHAM, Robert Stewart was born on July 27, 1876. Son of Benjamin Popham of Kinsale, Cork.
POPHAM, Robert Stewart was born on July 27, 1876. Son of Benjamin Popham of Kinsale, Cork.
Entered army, 1899; served South Africa,, 1899-1902 (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, medal with four clasps, King’s medal, two clasps). Captain, 1906. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902. Sherwood Foresters.
Club: Junior Naval and Military.
Spouse 1907, Mildred Mary Stewart, d, of late Major A. J. Roberts, 44th Regiment.