Background
AITKEN, William was born on February 24, 1846. 4th son of late James Aitken of Gartcows, Falkirk, N.B.
AITKEN, William was born on February 24, 1846. 4th son of late James Aitken of Gartcows, Falkirk, N.B.
Edinburgh Academy; Heidelberg.
Entered R.A. 1867; Captain, 1878. Major, 1884; Brevet Lieutenant - Colonel 1887. Baronet Colonel 1897.
Served Afghan War, 1878-1879-80 (despatches, medal). Mahsud Waziri Expedition, 1881. Burmali Expedition, 1885-1887 (despatches, Baronet Lieutenant-Colonel).
Chitral Relief Force, 1895(despatches, Companion of the Bath). Aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria, 1897. Malakand Field Force, Moh mand and Buner Expeditions, 1897-1898.
Com manded Mountain Artillery, Rawal Pindi Punjab, to 1899. Colonel on Staff commanding R.A Scottish District, 1899-1903. Retired, 1903. Re creations: shooting, golf. Aide-de-camp to His (or Her) Majesty 1900-1903.
Clubs: Army and Navy New, Edinburgh; Royal and Ancient Golf, St Andrews.