The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/De Brath, Lt. Genl. Sir Ernest
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De Brath, Lt. Genl. Sir Ernest; Kt. (1914) C.B., C.I.E. (1903); b. 1858; s. of Felix de Brath; educ, privately; .joined the Buffs, 1876; the Indian staff Corps, 1879; served in the Afghan war, 1879-80: Mahsud Wazir expedition, 1881; Hazara expedition, 1891; Dongola expedition, 1896, as Brig-Major at Suakin; Brevet-Lt. Colonel; Colonel, 1899; in the Military Secretariat since 1892; Secretary, Military Department, Government of India, since 1902: Secretary; 1903; Political Resident commanding Aden Brigade, 1906-1910: Col 32 Sikh Pioneers; m. Edith Anna Beahsice O’Mara, 188G. Address: Bendochry, Waybridge.