Background
CARINGTON, Rupert Clement George was born on December 17, 1852.
CARINGTON, Rupert Clement George was born on December 17, 1852.
Eton.
Entered Grenadier Guards, 1871. Served Zulu War, 1879 (medal, clasp). Commanded New South Wales Imperial Bushmen in South Africa, 1901-1902 (despatches, j Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Queen’s medal, live clasps).
Member of Parliament (Liberal) Buckinghamshire, 1880-1885. Contested Buckinghamshire, 1876. Wycombe, 1885. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902; D.L.; Tit.-Colonel 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment; y.b. of 1st Earl Carrington.
Liberal.
Clubs: Brooks’s, Marlborough.
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order 1905. Honourable.