Background
SPRAGGE, Charles Henry was born on March 8, 1842. Son of F. H. Spragge, Justice of the Peace Company Devon.
SPRAGGE, Charles Henry was born on March 8, 1842. Son of F. H. Spragge, Justice of the Peace Company Devon.
Studied at Cheltenham College.
Entered Royal Artillery, 1860. Retired, 1899; was General commanding the Royal Artillery during the Tirah Campaign, 1897-1898. Present at the actions of Chagra Kotal, Sampagha, and Arhunga Passes, occupation of Maidan, operations in Bazaar Valley and Khyber Pass (medal and two clasps.
Despatches, Companion of the Bath). Special reward for distinguished and meritorious service. Justice of the Peace.
Companion of the Bath 1898. Colonel.