The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Barton, Col. Maurice Charles

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1571339The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Barton, Col. Maurice CharlesC. Hayavadana Rao


Barton, Col. Maurice Charles, D.S.O. 1899; late R.E.; b. 1852; s. of Charles Barton of Holbrook, Wincanton, Somerset; m. 1817. Harriet, d. of Col. Brandreth, R.E. Entered army, 1872; Captain, 1884: Major, 1891; Lieut-Col. 1899; served Afghan Car, 1878-79 (despatches, medal); Akha Expedition, 1883-84 (despatches), Burmah, 1885-87 (despatches twice, medal with clasp); Isezai Expedition; Chitral Relief Force (despatches, medal with clasp) North-West Frontier, India, 1897-98 (despatches, D.S.O., clasp). Army and Navy Club.