Background
WALLACE, Alexander was born on August 22, 1858. Son of late Alexander Wallace, merchant, Calcutta.
WALLACE, Alexander was born on August 22, 1858. Son of late Alexander Wallace, merchant, Calcutta.
Studied at Framlingham College, Suffolk.
Entered Army, 1876; Captain Indian Civil Service, 1887. Major, 1896; Lieutenant-Colonel Indian Army, 1902. Brevet-Colonel, 1904.
Served Afghan War, 1879-1880 ' (medal). Burmah, 1886-1888 (medal). Hazara, 1891 (clasp).
2nd Miranzai, 1891 (clasp). In command of Kashmir Imperial Service Troops at occupation of Chilas, 1892 (twice wounded). North-west Frontier, India, 1897-1898 (medal with clasp).
Waziristan, 1901-1902 (clasp). East Africa, I 4 (despatches, brevet-col.). Assistant-Adjutant-General Peshawar Division, 1907.
Publimtions: occasional papers in Journal of United States Institution of India. Brigade-General Commanding Jubbelpore Brigade since 1908.
Spouse 1889, Ethel,daughter of Col. G. C. Ross, late Indian Army.