The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Jennings, Colonel Robert Henry
Jennings, Colonel Robert Henry, C.S.I. (1904), R.E.; b. 1852; e.s. of late R. Jennings, Woodlawn, Cork; m. 1892, Bessie, d. of late Archibald Gray; educ: Royal Military Academy, Wool wich; travelled extensively in Europe and the East; joined R.E. 1872; served Afghan War, 1879-80; Chief Political Officer, Sir C. Macgregor’s Force Mari Expedition (despatches, medal); Chief Political Officer, Toba Column, 1882; made exploration in Persia, Baluchistan. Helmund, 1884-85; thanked by Commander-in-Chief; Army Staff till 1890: Consul at Basra; Turkish Arabia, 1892; Resident, at Jeypore, 1898; Indore, and W. Rajputana States; on special duty representing H.E. the Viceroy in company with the eldest son of the Amir of Afghanistan during latter’s tour in India, 1904-5. Publications: numerous articles in the Gazetters of Baluchistan, Persia; description of country routes between Bagdad, Nejf, and Karbela, in Mesopotamia and Baluchistan and Persia. Recreations: shooting, fishing. Address: 20, Roland Gardens, S.W. Club: Junior United Service.