Background
MARTIN, Rowland Hill was born on October 30, 1848. Son of late Colonel A. P. Martin of Fleetlands, Fareham.
MARTIN, Rowland Hill was born on October 30, 1848. Son of late Colonel A. P. Martin of Fleetlands, Fareham.
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Entered Army, 1869; Colonel, 1896. Served Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885. Nile, 1898 (despatches, Queen’s medal, Egyptian medal with clasp, Companion of the Bath).
Commanded 21st Lancers in charge at Omdurman. South Africa, 1902 (despatches, Queen’s medal with clasp, Companion of St. Michael and St. George). Late commanding 21st Lancers, 1892-1898.
Justice of the Peace Hampshire. Retired.
Clubs : Naval and Military, Cavalry.
Spouse 1902, Emily, widow of John Nugent, C.S.I.