LIEUT-GENERAL SIR ALFRED GASELEE

Approximate Image Size: 7 1/2 X 10 inches Approximate Overall Size: 10 X 14 inches

PARTIAL DESCRIPTION FROM THE BIOGRAPHY: LIEUT-GENERAL SIR ALFRED GASELEE, K.C.B. Like so many of our best-known officers, the distinguished soldier who is now in command of the British Expedition to China is the son of a country rector, he having been born at Little Yeldham, Essex, on June 3rd, 1844. From his earliest years he was determined to follow the colours, and in due course was gazetted to an Ensigncy in the 93rd Highlanders This was on January 9th, 1863. The regiment was then in India, and thence the young subaltern proceeded. He had not long to wait before crossing swords with an enemy as immediately on reporting himself he learnt that the 93rd were warned for service on the North-West Frontier, and there he did duty throughout the Second Eusofzai Expedition, including the forcing of the Umbeyla Pass, In 1865. he determined to try his luck in the Indian Staff Corps, and, having qualified in the usual way, was gazetted to his Lieutenancy on October 11th, 1866.

VERY GOOD CONDITION. Printed on heavier textured-glossy type paper. The colors are very bright and clean It does have text on reverse side (doesn't show through the heavier textured type paper) which is a BIOGRAPHY relating to the portrait. A great Genealogy collectible item.

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