Background
MOBERLY, Frederick James was born on September 15, 1867 in Madras. 2nd son of late Colonel C. M. Moberly, Indian Staff Corps.
MOBERLY, Frederick James was born on September 15, 1867 in Madras. 2nd son of late Colonel C. M. Moberly, Indian Staff Corps.
Cheltenham; Edinburgh Academy.
Joined 2nd Oxford Light Infantry, 18S8. 37th Dogras, 1891; transferred to 25th Punjabis, 1903. Service in India since 18S8.
On special duty under the Foreign Department, in Gilgit, 1892-1896.
On plague duty under Government, of Bombay, 1899 (received thanks of Government, of Bombay). Assistant Secretary Government of India Military Department, 1902-1906.
Deputy-Assistant-Adjutant-General Presidency Brigade, 1908. General Start Offices, Bangalore, 1910.
Served Burma, 1891; Wuntho, served as Transport Officer, medal and clasp.
North-east Frontier of India, Manipur, served as Transport officer, clasp. North. West. Frontier of India, Chilas, severely wounded, despatches (Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Chitral, commanded at Mastuj during its investment and took part in Colonel Kelly s march (despatches, specially promoted to Captain, medal and clasp).
North-west Frontier, 1898 (clasp).
South Africa, 1900 (despatches, medal with 6 clasps, Brevet of Major). North-west Frontier, 1908, operations in Zakka Khel country (medal and clasp).
Specially promoted to substantive Major on 13 February 1905. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, 1893.
Major 25th Punjabis.
Spouse 1901, May,daughter of Reverend Thomas Johns of Manor Owen, Company