Hugh Blackwell Layard DOWBIGGIN [1884-1966]

Submitted by David on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 21:41
Names
Given
Hugh Blackwell Layard
Family
Dowbiggin
Sex
Male
Status
Deceased
Born
Date
Birthplace (country)
Ceylon
Died
Date
(Day & Month are approximate.)

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Henry Ching sent these details of Dowbiggin's ranks in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps:

  • Sgt to 2nd Lt            2/4/23    (156)
  • 2nd Lt to Lieut            19/11/23     (510)
  • Lieut to Capt            19/7/24     (428)
  • Capt to Major            9/11/27    (656)
  • Major to Lt.Col.            21/4/34   (309) 

(number in brackets is the Gazette entry number for that year)