Background
GIFFORD, Edric Frederick Gifford was born on July 5, 1849. Son of 2nd Baron and Honourable Frederica Charlotte, daughter of 1st Lord Fitzhardinge. Succeeded father 1872.
GIFFORD, Edric Frederick Gifford was born on July 5, 1849. Son of 2nd Baron and Honourable Frederica Charlotte, daughter of 1st Lord Fitzhardinge. Succeeded father 1872.
Entered Army, 1869; Lieutenant 83rd Regiment 1870. 24th Regiment 1873; Captain 57th Regiment 1876. Brevet Major 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment 1880.
Served Ashanti War, 1874 (medal with clasp, V. C.). Zulu War, 1879 (medal with clasp, brought home despatches at end of the war). Was on staff of Viscount Wolseley, 1874-1875 and 1879 - 80.
Colonial Secretary for W. Australia and Senior Member of Legislative Council, 1880-1883. Colonial Secretary of Gibraltar, 1883-1888. Edric Frederick Gifford, Victoria Cross; Major 57th Regiment, retired 1882.
Heir: Honourable Edgar Gifford.