The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Elles, Lt-General Sir Edmond Roche
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Elles, Lt-General Sir Edmond Roche, G.C.I.E. (1906), K.C.B. (1898), K.C.I.E. (1904), Indian Army (retired); s. of Molcolm J. Elles; b. 1848; educ; R.M.A., Woolwich; entered Royal Artillery 1867 , served in the Lushai, Hazara and other expeditions and gained distinctions; captain, 1878; Major, 1884; D.A.Q.M.G. Bengal, 1883-85; A.Q.M.G. for Intelligence, Bengal, 1886-89; D.G.M.G. India, 1893-5; Military Delegate to Hague Peace conference. 1907 , Lieutenant-General. 1907, retired, 1903; is D.L., and J.P. for Surrey. Address: Paroora, Guildford. Club: United Service.