Background
CAVE, Thomas Sturmy was born on September 23, 1846. Son of William Cave of Yateley, Hampshire.
CAVE, Thomas Sturmy was born on September 23, 1846. Son of William Cave of Yateley, Hampshire.
Studied at Queenwood College. In business as an Engineer. Volunteer, Private, 1863.
Ensign, 1865; Lieutenant 1867. Captain, 1870; Major, 1877. Honourable Lieutenant- Colonel 1886.
Lieutenant-Colonel 1S8S. Honourable Colonel 1888. Brigade Commander, 1906.
Assistant Director Auxiliary Forces (Volunteers) at War Office, 6. Volunteer Officers' Decoration; temporary Colonel in regular Army while commanding South Midland Brigade; honorary Colonel of 4th Battalion Hampshire Regiment.
Club: Constitutional.
Soldiering.
Spouse 1878, Beatrice Maria,daughter of Edward Carlile of Richmond (sister of Prebendary Carlile of the Church Army one s. threedaughter.