Early Life
John Salmond was born the son of Major-General Sir William Salmond and Emma Mary Salmond (née Hoyle). His siblings included a brother, Geoffrey. After first being taught by a series of governesses he then attended Miss Dixon's School in Thurloe Square, London. At the age of nine Salmond was sent to Aysgarth Preparatory School in Yorkshire. In 1894, he went up to Wellington College and in 1900 he attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
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