Background
ALEXANDER, Aubrey de Vere was born on May 28, 1849. Son of late G. H. M. Alexander, Indian Civil Service.
ALEXANDER, Aubrey de Vere was born on May 28, 1849. Son of late G. H. M. Alexander, Indian Civil Service.
Studied at Wellington College.
Entered army, 1869; Captain, 1881. Major, 1889; Lieutenant-Colonel, 1895. Colonel 1899; served with Khyber Field Force in Afghan War, 1879-1880 (medal).
China Field Force, 1900-1901, (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1903; retired; date Officiating Colonel on Staff, Rawal Pindi.
Spouse 1875, Mary Georgina Carter,daughter of late General Sir James Briftd, G.C.B.