Background
FITZGERALD, Charles John Oswald was born on June 6, 1840. Son of General James Fitzgerald.
FITZGERALD, Charles John Oswald was born on June 6, 1840. Son of General James Fitzgerald.
Edinburgh Academy.
Joined Indian Army, 1857. Indian Mutinies, 1858. Pursuit of rebels, Central India, 1860.
Adjutant 3rd Regiment Central India Horse, 1860. Adjutant 3rd Cavalry. Hyderabad contingent, 1862.
Served on start of Colonel (now General) Sir John Watson, G. Companion of the Bath, Delhi Camp, 1871 -72. Commanded 100 Lances of 3rd Cavalry H.C. at Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877 (received thanks of Viceroy and General Sir T. Wright, Knight Commander of the Bath). Commanded 3rd Cavalry H.C. in Afghan Campaign, 1880 (medal, thanks of Government of India and Commander-in-Chief).
Political Aide-de-camp to Secretary of State for India, 1882. Lord Dufferin’s Staff, Pindi camp, 1885. Commanded regiment Burmah Campaign, 1886-1888S (medal, 2 clasps, despatches, Companion of the Bath).
British officer in charge, Hyderabad Court Colonial and Indian Exhibition, 1888. Decorated for services in Burmah. Cartulary-register 1907; C. B., 1887; Justice of the Peace; Indian Army, unemployed.
Clubs: United Service; Sussex, Eastbourne.