Who's Who in the Far East/VENABLES, Major Edward Frederick
VENABLES, Major Edward Frederick (HONGKONG), 2nd Batt. the Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regt.), b. May 8, 1863; Lieut., R.W.K. Regt., March 23, 1887; Capt., May 16, 1896; Major, Aug. 19, 1905; saw active service on N.W. Frontier of India, 1897-8; Malakand, operations in Bajaur and in the Manund Country; Buner; attack and capture of the Tanga Pass; S. African War, 1902, operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony Jan., 1902; operations in Orange River Colony, Jan. to May 31, 1902. Decorations: Medal with clasp, India; Queen's Medal with 4 clasps, S. Africa. Clubs: Hongkong. Address: Military Headquarters Hongkong.