Person Open DS/UK/2290 Adkins; Hector Ernest (8 September 1885-1962); Lieutenant-Colonel; British former army officer and bandmaster Adkins Hector Ernest 8 September 1885-1962 British former army officer and bandmaster Male (cisgender) Ely, Cambridgeshire, England (born)

South Africa (died)

British Musician | Military Bandmaster Military | UK Army | Sergeant White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of James Adkins (steward of Walsoken Conservative Club) and Emma Ryan (Irish) Sibling of James Edward Adkins (organist and composer) Spouse of Ada Lily Fidler Heterosexual Hector Ernest Adkins studied band conducting at the Royal Military School of Music in Kneller Hall Twickenham between 1910-1913. In 1911 he was a sergeant and musician in the 2nd Gloucester regiment. By 1913, he had become bandmaster of the 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment. Between 1921-1953 he was the bandmaster at the Royal Military School in Kneller Hall. A few years later, he wrote 'Treatise on the military band' http://composers-classical-music.com/a/AdkinsHectorErnest.htm (2020) British Pathe footage of him is available https://www.britishpathe.com/video/musical-welcome International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 10/8/2012 RAHAKIRKBRIDE 6/3/2025 2032970a-4931-4336-a2b2-9ea4e18bd128