Alfred Grantham

Alfred Grantham was born on 7 February 1862 in Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
In 1879, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1881, he was promoted to Lieutenant. In 1884, he was promoted to Captain. In 1889, he was promoted to Major. 
In 1888, he married Anne Grantham. 
In 1889, he had a son: Cecil Grantham. 
In 1895, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded First Battalion for a year. 
In 1899, he fought in the Boer War as a staff officer in 5th Brigade HQ.
In 1905, he made Colonel. In January 1916, he made Brigadier-General and served as General Staff Officer, 1st Grade. 
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