Edmund Carrington was born at Brussels, Belgium on the 11th November 1842, the eldest son of Edmund Carrington of Trowscoed House, Naunton lane, Leckhampton, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and Sarah Carrington (nee Jones).

He was educated at Cheltenham.

Edmund Carrington was commissioned in to the 29th Foot by purchase on the 7th November 1862 and given the rank of Ensign. He was promotted to Lieutenant on the 4th November 1864.

On the 21st August 1866 he was appointed instructor of musketry.

Promotted to rank of Captain on the 9th October 1869 and to Major on the 1st July 1881.

In 1893 he commanded a detachment of the Regiment employed with the Bikanir Field Force, and the following year (1884) served with the Zhob Valley Experdition.

Promotted to rank of Lieut.-Colonel on the 11th August 1886.

On the 2nd March 1887 he was given command of the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment.

On the 11th August 1890 he was made a Colonel.

On the 2nd March 1891, having completed 4 years' service in command, he was put on half pay and appointed D.Q.M.G. Bombay Army from the 8th March 1891. On completion of his staff appointment he ritired from the army on the 8th March 1896 on half pay.

Known as "Ned" Carrington by his fellow officers.

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