Background
AYLMER, Fenton John was born on April 5, 1862 in Hastings. 2nd son of late Captain F. J. Aylmer, 97th Regiment.
AYLMER, Fenton John was born on April 5, 1862 in Hastings. 2nd son of late Captain F. J. Aylmer, 97th Regiment.
Private.
Joined R.E. 1880; Served as follows:—Burma Expedition, 1886-1887 (despatches, medal and clasp). Hazara Expedition 1891 (despatches, clasp). Hunza Expedition 1891-1892 (despatches, clasp, Victoria Cross Brevet Majority).
Isazai Expedition 1892. Chitral Expedition 1895 (despatches, medal and clasp, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel). Decorated Victoria Cross for conduct at storming of Nilt Fort. R.E.; Victoria Cross.
Club: Naval and Military.