Background
COCHRANE, William Francis Dundonald was born on August 7, 1847 in Cosham, Wiltshire. Son of late Colonel W. M. Cochrane, who was nephew of Admiral 10th Earl of Dundonald.
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William Francis Dundonald COCHRANE
William Francis Dundonald COCHRANE, British Chief Staff Officer. On lines of communication in Dongola and Soudan Expedition, 1896-98. Decorations: Zulu War, Egypt, 1882, Soudan 1896-98 (5 war medals, 3rd class Medjidie, C.B.).
Education
Studied at Kensington School. Military College Sandhurst.
Career
Served in 32nd Light Infantry (Doctor of Civil Law I.), 1866-1893, being adjutant for nine years. Chief Staff-Officer Cape Colony Colonial Forces, 1879-1882, during Basuto War. D.A.A. and Quartermaster-General China and Straits Settlements, 1883-1887.
Headquarters Staff in Ireland, 1887-1888. Assistant- Military Secretary in South Africa, 1890-1892. Commanded infantry brigade in Egyptian army, 1893-1896.
On lines of communication in Dongola and Soudan Expedition, 1896-1898. Decorations: Zulu War, Egypt, 1882, Soudan 1896-1898 (5 war medals, 3rd class Medjidie, Companion of the Bath). Retired; late Chief Staff Officer, Belfast District.
Membership
Club: Naval aud Military.
Interests
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Shooting, hunting, tishing, golf.
Connections
Spouse 1893, Maria Carola,daughter of Henry Theodore Mdller.
- Father:
- Colonel W. M. Cochrane
- Spouse:
- Maria Carola
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Born
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Companion of the Bath 1898. Colonel.
Awards
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On lines of communication in Dongola and Soudan Expedition, 1896-98. Decorations: Zulu War, Egypt, 1882, Soudan 1896-98 (5 war medals, 3rd class Medjidie, C.B.).On lines of communication in Dongola and Soudan Expedition, 1896-98. Decorations: Zulu War, Egypt, 1882, Soudan 1896-98 (5 war medals, 3rd class Medjidie, C.B.).