Background
FITZHUGH, Alfred was born on January 21, 1837 in Streat Rectory, Sussex. 4th son of Reverend W. A. FitzHugh and Mary Ann, daughter of Technology Lane.
FITZHUGH, Alfred was born on January 21, 1837 in Streat Rectory, Sussex. 4th son of Reverend W. A. FitzHugh and Mary Ann, daughter of Technology Lane.
Rugby and Addiscombe. Passed out of Addiscombe, 1855.
Joined 21st North. Infantry at Peshawar, 1856. 2nd Sikh Infantry, 1858. Served on Punjab Frontier Force, 1858-1885.
Operations near Shubkudr, 1863 (medal).
Expedition to Dour, 1871. Jowaki Campaign, 1877 (clasp).
Appointed to command 5th Goorkhas, 1878. Throughout Afghan War, 1878-1879, and 1879-S0.
Medal and four clasps (Pewar Kotul, Cabul, Candahar, Charasia).
And bronze star (march to Candahar). Decorated for services in Afghan War. C.B 18S1; retired; Justice of the Peace for Kent.
Club: East.I.U.S.