Background
EDEN, William Rusbbrooke was born on October 11, 1873 in Bath. Son of Lieutenant-Colonel A. D. Eden (late “ The Cameronians ”) of Beaufort House, Bournemouth.
EDEN, William Rusbbrooke was born on October 11, 1873 in Bath. Son of Lieutenant-Colonel A. D. Eden (late “ The Cameronians ”) of Beaufort House, Bournemouth.
Studied at Hailey bury College. Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. 2nd Lieutenant Royal Artillery, 1893.
Lieutenant, 1896; served in South African War, 1900 (despatches, Queen's medal, 6 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order), with A Battery R.H.A. Captain Royal Field Artillery, 1900. Major, 1910. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900. Royal Field Artillery.
Club: Army and Navy.