Person Sheet


Name Ernest Sausmarez Carey
Birth 12 Mar 1872
Death 22 Sep 1927 Age: 55
Ref Number Hh29
Occupation Captain
Father Ernest Adolphus Carey (1839-1897)
Mother Ellen Hunt (1838-1921)
Spouses:
Unmarried
Notes for Ernest Sausmarez Carey
Joined the Royal Navy in 1884 and saw continuous service until 1914, when he was placed on half-pay on account of ill-heath. He took part in the South African War
( medal ), and was Provost-Marshal during the Somaliland Expedition, which closely followed, and received his promotion to Commander for his services. He was promoted Captain in 1913, and was posted to H.M.S. Cressy, but was invalided out of the service in 1914.
Last Modified 22 Apr 2000 Created 14 Aug 2008 by Paul Dobree - Carey

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